Puxico Indians (Puxico, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Richland Rebels (Essex, MO), 61-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Puxico advances its record to 7-1 on the year. The Indians host Bernie (Bernie, MO) to face the Mules in a Stoddard County match on Saturday, December 28. The Mules enter the match with a record of 3-2. Bernie won 58-47 in their recent non-league match against Portageville (Portageville, MO)

The Rebels now own a 6-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Woodland for a Stoddard County match on Tuesday, January 7. Richland will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 81-76 non-league win over Scott City (Scott City, MO). The Cardinals record now stands at 9-0.