Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO) and the host Bunker Eagles (Bunker, MO), saw East Carter's basketball squad hold off Bunker by a tally of 66-60.

With the victory, East Carter improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Redbirds travel to Southern Reynolds (Ellington, MO) to play the Whippets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Whippets come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Eagles play the Clearwater Fightin' Tigers (Piedmont, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Bunker will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record.