Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO) and the host Couch Indians (Myrtle, MO), saw Thayer's basketball squad hold off Couch by a score of 35-30.

With the victory, Thayer improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Koshkonong (Koshkonong, MO) to battle the Blue Jays in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 16. The Blue Jays come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Koshkonong lost 70-48 in their recent league challenge against Dora (Dora, MO)

Next up, the Indians battle the Viola Longhorns (Viola, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 15. Couch will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Longhorns come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 44-40 league win over Norfork (Norfork, AR).