The Orrick Bearcats basketball squad (Orrick, MO), lost 43-32 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Hardin-Central Bulldogs (Hardin, MO)

With the victory, Hardin-Central advances its record to 14-4 on the year. The Bulldogs host Hale (Hale, MO) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Monday, February 3. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 1-2. Hale won 59-34 in their recent non-league battle against Keytesville (Keytesville, MO)

The Bearcats now own a 2-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Crest Ridge for a I-70 battle on Tuesday, February 4. Orrick will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 49-39 non-league win over Concordia (Concordia, MO). The Cougars record now stands at 15-3.