Mexico Bulldogs (Mexico, MO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Canton Tigers (Canton, MO), 54-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mexico upgrades its record to 4-8 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Brookfield (Brookfield, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, January 16. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Brookfield lost 80-50 in their recent non-league bout against Putnam County (Unionville, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the Highland Cougars (Ewing, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Canton will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 49-39 non-league win over Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO).