The Richland Rebels basketball squad (Essex, MO), was crushed 66-42 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO)

With the victory, Dexter advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Bearcats host Puxico (Puxico, MO) to meet the Indians in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 30. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 15-1. Puxico won 74-39 in their recent non-league battle against Advance (Advance, MO)

The Rebels now own a 9-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Advance for a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 29. Richland will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 74-39 non-league loss to Puxico (Puxico, MO). The Hornets record now stands at 3-10.