New Franklin Bulldogs (New Franklin, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Pilot Grove Tigers (Pilot Grove, MO), 73-65 in a league bout.

With the win, New Franklin upgrades its record to 21-3 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Glasgow (Glasgow, MO) to clash with the Yellowjackets in a Central bout on Thursday, February 15. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 16-6. Glasgow won 81-57 in their recent league bout against Slater (Slater, MO)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Slater Wildcats (Slater, MO) in a Central bout, on Thursday, February 15. Pilot Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 14-13 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 8-17 record after their 81-57 league loss to Glasgow (Glasgow, MO).