Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Appleton City Bulldogs (Appleton City, MO) and the visiting Wheatland Mules (Wheatland, MO), saw Appleton City's basketball squad hold off Wheatland by a tally of 44-42.

With the victory, Appleton City improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Drexel (Drexel, MO) to play the Bobcats in a Western Missouri challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Drexel lost 66-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO)

Next up, the Mules play the Hume Hornets (Hume, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Wheatland will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 46-40 non-league loss to Walnut Grove (Walnut Grove, MO).