The Tri-County Mustangs (Jamesport, MO) basketball edged the visiting Mercer Cardinals (Mercer, MO), 52-48 in Friday's league bout.

The Mustangs now possess a 2-2 record. They play next when they host St. Joseph Christian for a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 17. Tri-County will play a Lions team coming off a 71-62 league win over North Harrison (Eagleville, MO). The Lions record now stands at 3-5.

With the loss, Mercer falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Linn County (Purdin, MO) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 19. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 0-3.