Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO), 65-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Carl Junction upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Howell (St. Charles, MO) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 21. McDonald County will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 71-58 non-league loss to Logan-Rogersville (Rogersville, MO).