Belle Tigers (Belle, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bourbon War Hawks (Bourbon, MO), 62-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Belle upgrades its record to 2-19 on the campaign. The Tigers host Chamois (Chamois, MO) to battle the Pirates in a non-league battle on Friday, February 26. The Pirates come into the battle with a record of 5-15. Chamois lost 47-42 in their recent non-league battle against Douglass (Columbia, MO)

The War Hawks (2-20) will now prepare for their battle against Grandview (Hillsboro, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 5-15 record. In their last battle, Grandview was overwhelmed by Valley (Caledonia, MO), 58-52, in a non-league battle.