East Buchanan Bulldogs (Gower, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mid-Buchanan Dragons (Faucett, MO), 44-36 in a league bout.

With the win, East Buchanan upgrades its record to 6-9 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to West Platte (Weston, MO) to play the Bluejays in a KCI bout on Tuesday, February 8. The Bluejays go into the bout with a record of 7-9. West Platte lost 47-30 in their recent non-league bout against DeKalb (DeKalb, MO)

Next up, the Dragons play the Plattsburg Tigers (Plattsburg, MO) in a KCI bout, on Tuesday, February 8. Mid-Buchanan will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 9-7 record after their 58-30 league win over Penney (Hamilton, MO).