Sturgeon Bulldogs (Sturgeon, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Pilot Grove Tigers (Pilot Grove, MO), 42-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Sturgeon advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Northeast (Cairo, MO) to face the Bearcats in a Central match on Tuesday, January 14. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 7-3. Northeast lost 65-62 in their recent non-league match against South Shelby (Shelbina, MO)

The Tigers now own a 2-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fayette for a non-league match on Monday, January 13. Pilot Grove will face a Falcons squad coming off a 68-45 non-league loss to Westran (Huntsville, MO). The Falcons record now stands at 1-5.