Hermann Bearcats (Hermann, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Owensville Dutchmen (Owensville, MO), 63-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hermann upgrades its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Union (Union, MO) to play the Wildcats in a Four Rivers bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Union won 75-39 in their recent league bout against New Haven (New Haven, MO)

Next up, the Dutchmen play the New Haven Shamrocks (New Haven, MO) in a Four Rivers bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Owensville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-12 season record. The Shamrocks come into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 75-39 league loss to Union (Union, MO).