In Thursday's non-league match, the host Ballard Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 32-29 triumph over the Drexel Bobcats.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Appleton City Bulldogs (Appleton City, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 8. Ballard will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 5-0 record after their 43-33 non-league win over Sherwood (Creighton, MO).

With the defeat, Drexel moves to 1-2 on the year. The Bobcats host Leeton (Leeton, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 13. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 2-3. Leeton lost 61-22 in their recent non-league match against Tipton (Tipton, MO)