The Sarcoxie Bears topped the visiting Diamond Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 55-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Lockwood Tigers (Lockwood, MO) in a Southwest game, on Monday, February 12. Sarcoxie will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 15-8 record after their 70-41 league loss to Marionville (Marionville, MO).

With the defeat, Diamond moves to 4-17 on the year. The Wildcats host Pierce City (Pierce City, MO) to face the Eagles in a Southwest game on Tuesday, February 13. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 7-13. Pierce City lost 49-29 in their recent league game against Pleasant Hope (Pleasant Hope, MO)