Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overwhelm the visiting Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO), 76-53 in a non-league match.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 20. Central will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record.

With the defeat, Ozark moves to 1-3 on the year. The Tigers host Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to meet the Chiefs in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 20. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 2-1. Kickapoo won 58-45 in their recent non-league match against Christian Brothers (St. Louis, MO)