The Kickapoo Chiefs tipped the host Hillcrest Hornets basketball team by a final score of 70-65 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Chiefs face the Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, January 11. Kickapoo will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 1-12 record after their 68-46 non-league loss to McDonald County (Anderson, MO).

With the defeat, Hillcrest moves to 7-1 on the year. The Hornets host Glendale (Springfield, MO) to face the Falcons in a Ozarks game on Friday, January 6. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 5-4. Glendale lost 71-50 in their recent non-league game against Logan-Rogersville (Rogersville, MO)