The Thayer Bobcats routed the visiting Gainesville Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 61-36 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bobcats face the Couch Indians (Myrtle, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 26. Thayer will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 0-5 record after their 56-45 league loss to Alton (Alton, MO).

With the defeat, Gainesville moves to 4-3 on the year. The Bulldogs host Mountain Grove (Mountain Grove, MO) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 20. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-0. Mountain Grove won 64-44 in their recent non-league game against Mansfield (Mansfield, MO)