The Hillcrest Hornets basketball team (Springfield, MO), was nudged 72-70 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO)

The Bulldogs now possess a 17-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Parkview for a Ozarks battle on Friday, February 24. Rolla will confront a Vikings team coming off a 61-56 league win over Glendale (Springfield, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 13-8.

The Hornets (9-9) will now prepare for their battle against Webb City (Webb City, MO). The Cardinals come into the non-league battle with a 16-9 record. In their last battle, Webb City edged Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO), 68-66, in a league battle.