In Thursday's non-league test, the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), by a score of 78-76.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 20. Carl Junction will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.

The Eagles (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Nevada (Nevada, MO). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 3-1 record. In their last test, Nevada was nipped by Raymore-Peculiar (Peculiar, MO), 61-37, in a non-league test.