In Tuesday's non-league contest, the host Climax Springs Cougars basketball team scored a close 40-38 victory over the Crocker Lions.

With the victory, Climax Springs advances its record to 11-10 on the year. The Cougars host Chilhowee (Chilhowee, MO) to meet the Indians in a non-league battle on Friday, February 14. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 2-14. Chilhowee lost 63-39 in their recent league battle against Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO)

The Lions now own a 14-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Stoutland for a Frisco battle on Friday, February 14. Crocker will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 72-64 league win over Newburg (Newburg, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 13-4.