In Friday's non-league test, the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) basketball squad got by the host Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), by a score of 53-47.

Next, the Bulldogs encounter the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 26. Carl Junction will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Cardinals come into the test with a 5-1 record after their 74-50 non-league win over Park Hill South (Riverside, MO).

The Eagles (0-4) will now prepare for their test against Boonville (Boonville, MO). The Pirates come into the non-league test with a 5-2 record. In their last test, Boonville held off Fulton (Fulton, MO), 60-40, in a non-league test.