Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the New Franklin Bulldogs (New Franklin, MO) and the visiting Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, MO), saw New Franklin's basketball squad hold off Harrisburg by a count of 69-62.

With the victory, New Franklin upgrades its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Glasgow (Glasgow, MO) to play the Yellowjackets in a Central challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Glasgow won 86-74 in their recent league challenge against Pilot Grove (Pilot Grove, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Southern Boone Eagles (Ashland, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Harrisburg will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record.