Stover Bulldogs (Stover, MO) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Cole Camp Blue Birds (Cole Camp, MO), 57-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, Stover upgrades its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Crest Ridge (Centerview, MO) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 17-2. Crest Ridge won 71-43 in their recent league bout against Santa Fe (Alma, MO)

Next up, the Blue Birds play the Tipton Cardinals (Tipton, MO) in a Kaysinger bout, on Monday, February 5. Cole Camp will attempt to upgrade on its 13-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 16-6 record after their 53-47 league win over Sacred Heart (Sedalia, MO).