Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Twin Rivers Royals (Broseley, MO), 41-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dexter advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Bearcats host Farmington (Farmington, MO) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Knights enter the match with a record of 8-4.

The Royals now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Madrid County Central for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. Twin Rivers will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 66-34 non-league loss to Portageville (Portageville, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 4-6.