Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) and the host Kennett Indians (Kennett, MO), saw Dexter's basketball squad hold off Kennett by a tally of 55-48.

With the victory, Dexter improves its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO) to confront the Mules in a Southeast Missouri challenge on Tuesday, February 16. The Mules come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Poplar Bluff won 69-65 in their recent league challenge against Jackson (Jackson, MO)

Next up, the Indians confront the Caruthersville Tigers (Caruthersville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 16. Kennett will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 80-58 non-league win over New Madrid County Central (New Madrid, MO).