The Sturgeon Bulldogs basketball squad (Sturgeon, MO), was nudged 54-48 in Friday's league battle with the host New Franklin Bulldogs (New Franklin, MO)

With the victory, New Franklin advances its record to 17-8 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Pilot Grove (Pilot Grove, MO) to meet the Tigers in a Central battle on Monday, February 17. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 12-11.

The Bulldogs now own a 10-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Madison for a Central battle on Tuesday, February 18.