Southern Boone Eagles (Ashland, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hallsville Indians (Hallsville, MO), 56-53 in a league match.

With the victory, Southern Boone advances its record to 8-11 on the year. The Eagles host New Bloomfield (New Bloomfield, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Saturday, February 15. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 7-13. New Bloomfield lost 90-46 in their recent league match against Eugene (Eugene, MO)

The Indians now own a 18-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Salisbury for a non-league match on Thursday, February 20.