Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Highland Cougars (Ewing, MO), 78-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Jefferson City upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Jays host Ozark (Ozark, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 1-2.

Next up, the Cougars play the Bowling Green Bobcats (Bowling Green, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 72-55 league loss to Louisiana (Louisiana, MO).