Gideon Bulldogs (Gideon, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their basketball team tip the visiting Marquand-Zion Tigers (Marquand, MO), 65-59 in a non-league contest.

The Bulldogs (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Eagle Ridge Christian (Cape Girardeau, MO). The Eagles go into the non-league contest with a 0-2 record. In their last contest, Eagle Ridge Christian was tipped by Westwood Baptist Academy (Poplar Bluff, MO), 70-21, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Tigers battle the North Pemiscot Mustangs (Wardell, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, November 22. Marquand-Zion will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.