Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO), 47-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Chiefs host Waynesville (Waynesville, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 15. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Camdenton Lakers (Camdenton, MO) in a bout, on Tuesday, February 12. Rolla will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record.