In Thursday's non-league test, the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) basketball squad got by the host Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO), by a final score of 44-42.

Coming up next, the Bearcats play the Sikeston Bulldogs (Sikeston, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 12. Dexter will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 5-0 record after their 55-47 league win over Jackson (Jackson, MO).

With the loss, Central falls to 3-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Farmington (Farmington, MO) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, December 19. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 3-1.