Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lebanon Yellowjackets (Lebanon, MO), 64-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 16-6 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to Glendale (Springfield, MO) to play the Falcons in a Ozarks bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 14-7. Glendale won 67-42 in their recent league bout against Camdenton (Camdenton, MO)

Next up, the Yellowjackets play the West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO) in a Ozarks bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Lebanon will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Zizzers come into the battle with a 14-8 record after their 63-57 league loss to Rolla (Rolla, MO).