Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO) and the host Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO), saw Rolla's basketball squad hold off Central by a tally of 62-59.

With the victory, Rolla improves its record to 16-8 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to confront the Hornets in a Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, February 21. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. Hillcrest lost 69-55 in their recent league challenge against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Waynesville Tigers (Waynesville, MO) in a Ozarks challenge, on Tuesday, February 21. Central will attempt to improve on its 13-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 9-16 record after their 67-41 league loss to Camdenton (Camdenton, MO).