Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), 71-64 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ozark upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Tigers travel to Parkview (Springfield, MO) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 18. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 6-0. Parkview won 58-15 in their recent non-league bout against Neosho (Neosho, MO)

Next up, the Chiefs play the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 18. Kickapoo will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 48-41 non-league loss to Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, KS).