Fordland Eagles (Fordland, MO) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO), 46-15 in a league bout.

With the victory, Fordland upgrades its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Norwood (Norwood, MO) to play the Pirates in a Summit bout on Thursday, January 11. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 11-2.

Next up, the Lions play the Hartville Eagles (Hartville, MO) in a Summit bout, on Thursday, January 11. Mansfield will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 48-21 non-league loss to Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO).