Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) and the host Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO), saw Willard's basketball squad overcome Carl Junction by a tally of 71-59.

With the victory, Willard improves its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to confront the Cardinals in a Central Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 14-5. Webb City won 73-61 in their recent league challenge against Ozark (Ozark, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) in a Central Ozarks challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Carl Junction will attempt to improve on its 9-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 60-41 league win over Republic (Republic, MO).