In Friday's non-league test, the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) basketball squad nipped the visiting Bernie Mules (Bernie, MO), by a final score of 63-56.

With the victory, Dexter upgrades its record to 9-10 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Sikeston (Sikeston, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 16-3. Sikeston lost 67-60 in their recent non-league match against St. Francis Borgia (Washington, MO)

The Mules now sport a 11-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Twin Rivers for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Bernie will face a Royals squad coming off a 62-48 non-league win over East Carter (Ellsinore, MO). The Royals record now stands at 13-6.