The Richmond Spartans tipped the host Holden Eagles basketball team by a final score of 49-44 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Carrollton Trojans (Carrollton, MO) in a Missouri River Valley - East game, on Tuesday, December 20. Richmond will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Trojans enter the game with a 6-1 record after their 31-30 non-league loss to Santa Fe (Alma, MO).

With the defeat, Holden moves to 6-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to East Buchanan (Gower, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Thursday, December 22. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 6-1. East Buchanan won 44-21 in their recent non-league game against Gallatin (Gallatin, MO)