Jasper Eagles (Jasper, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lakeland Vikings (Deepwater, MO), 74-32 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jasper upgrades its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Monday, February 12. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 11-8. College Heights Christian won 54-28 in their recent league bout against McAuley Catholic (Joplin, MO)

Next up, the Vikings play the Rich Hill Tigers (Rich Hill, MO) in a Western Missouri bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Lakeland will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 7-11 record after their 53-39 league loss to Appleton City (Appleton City, MO).