The El Dorado Springs Bulldogs tipped the visiting East Newton Patriots basketball team by a final score of 54-52 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 12. El Dorado Springs will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record.

With the defeat, East Newton moves to 3-2 on the year. The Patriots host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO) to face the Mountaineers in a Big 8 game on Tuesday, December 12. The Mountaineers enter the game with a record of 2-2. Mt. Vernon lost 54-30 in their recent league game against Cassville (Cassville, MO)