Risco Tigers (Risco, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Gideon Eagles (Gideon, MO), 68-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Risco upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Tigers host Delta (Deering, MO) to encounter the Chargers in a Tri-County - Southeast bout on Monday, February 8. The Chargers go into the bout with a record of 4-11. Delta lost 71-51 in their recent league bout against Holcomb (Holcomb, MO)

Next up, the Eagles encounter the Southland Rebels (Cardwell, MO) in a Tri-County - Southeast bout, on Tuesday, February 2. Gideon will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 71-67 league win over Delta (Deering, MO).