The Hillcrest Hornets basketball squad (Springfield, MO), was nudged 62-61 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO)

With the victory, Carl Junction advances its record to 14-7 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Bolivar (Bolivar, MO) to meet the Liberators in a non-league battle on Friday, February 14. The Liberators enter the battle with a record of 15-6. Bolivar won 70-41 in their recent league battle against West Plains (West Plains, MO)

The Hornets now own a 7-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marshfield for a non-league battle on Friday, February 14.