The Carl Junction Bulldogs topped the visiting Willard Tigers basketball team by a final score of 53-43 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Tuesday, February 6. Carl Junction will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 9-12 record after their 65-36 league loss to Republic (Republic, MO).

With the defeat, Willard moves to 5-10 on the year. The Tigers host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to face the Cardinals in a Central Ozarks game on Monday, February 5. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 6-9. Webb City won 50-41 in their recent league game against Carthage (Carthage, MO)