Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Lebanon Yellowjackets (Lebanon, MO), 48-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 15-4 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Glendale (Springfield, MO) to clash with the Falcons in a Ozarks bout on Tuesday, February 5. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 11-9. Glendale lost 56-55 in their recent non-league bout against Ozark (Ozark, MO)

Next up, the Yellowjackets clash with the West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO) in a Ozarks bout, on Tuesday, February 5. Lebanon will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Zizzers go into the bout with a 16-4 record after their 62-54 league win over Rolla (Rolla, MO).