Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Risco Tigers (Risco, MO), 69-67 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dexter upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Bearcats travel to East Prairie (East Prairie, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-0. East Prairie won 79-62 in their recent non-league match against Van Buren (Van Buren, MO)

The Tigers now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Pemiscot for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.