Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Bolivar Liberators (Bolivar, MO), 52-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Carl Junction advances its record to 15-7 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to McDonald County (Anderson, MO) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 2-10. McDonald County lost 69-65 in their recent league match against Monett (Monett, MO)

The Liberators now own a 15-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Branson for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. Bolivar will face a Pirates squad coming off a 80-56 non-league win over West Plains (West Plains, MO). The Pirates record now stands at 11-10.