The Central Tigers ran past the host Dexter Bearcats basketball team by a final score of 63-55 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 8. Central will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 4-1 record after their 65-52 non-league win over Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO).

With the defeat, Dexter moves to 2-1 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Richland (Essex, MO) to face the Rebels in a non-league game on Monday, December 12. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 0-0.