Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), 74-72 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Nixa upgrades its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Eagles host Willard (Willard, MO) to play the Tigers in a Central Ozarks - Large bout on Thursday, January 19. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 6-7. Willard lost 71-62 in their recent non-league bout against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO)

Next up, the Chiefs play the Beaumont Bluejackets (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Kickapoo will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Bluejackets come into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 67-47 league loss to Gateway Tech (St. Louis, MO).