Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO), 84-60 in a league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Chiefs host Parkview (Springfield, MO) to play the Vikings in a Ozarks bout on Tuesday, January 12. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 5-4.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a Ozarks game, on Tuesday, January 12. Rolla will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 6-0 record after their 61-48 non-league win over Lebanon (Lebanon, MO).