The Bernie Mules routed the host Bell City Cubs basketball team by a final score of 84-20 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Mules face the Advance Hornets (Advance, MO) in a Stoddard County game, on Friday, January 6. Bernie will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record.

With the defeat, Bell City moves to 0-4 on the year. The Cubs travel to Central (Cape Girardeau, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Monday, December 26. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 7-0. Central won 89-57 in their recent non-league game against Farmington (Farmington, MO)