The Salem Tigers basketball squad (Salem, MO), was crushed 60-31 in Friday's league battle with the host Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO)

With the victory, Thayer advances its record to 18-4 on the year. The Bobcats host Ava (Ava, MO) to meet the Bears in a South Central battle on Monday, February 17. The Bears enter the battle with a record of 4-4. Ava lost 55-54 in their recent league battle against Willow Springs (Willow Springs, MO)

The Tigers now own a 4-8 record.