Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Gideon Bulldogs (Gideon, MO) and the host Southland Rebels (Cardwell, MO), saw Gideon's basketball squad hold off Southland by a tally of 53-48.

With the victory, Gideon improves its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Clarkton (Clarkton, MO) to play the Reindeer in a Tri-County - Southeast challenge on Friday, January 12. The Reindeer come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Clarkton lost 74-47 in their recent league challenge against Risco (Risco, MO)

Next up, the Rebels play the North Pemiscot Mustangs (Wardell, MO) in a Tri-County - Southeast challenge, on Friday, January 12. Southland will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record.