In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Central Tigers basketball team scored a tight 60-54 triumph over the Jackson Fighting Indians.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Hillsboro Hawks (Hillsboro, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Central will attempt to move on its 11-0 season record. The Hawks enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 72-61 non-league loss to Central (Park Hills, MO).

With the defeat, Jackson moves to 8-3 on the year. The Fighting indians travel to Kennett (Kennett, MO) to meet the Indians in a Southeast Missouri match on Friday, January 6. The Indians enter the match with a record of 2-3.