The Gideon Bulldogs tipped the visiting Leopold Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 45-41 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Neelyville Tigers (Neelyville, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 8. Gideon will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 4-6 record after their 67-27 league win over Naylor (Naylor, MO).

With the defeat, Leopold moves to 4-7 on the year. The Wildcats host Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, MO) to face the Blue Jays in a Mississippi Valley game on Tuesday, January 9. The Blue Jays enter the game with a record of 5-5.