Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) and the visiting Willard Tigers (Willard, MO), saw Kickapoo's basketball squad hold off Willard by a tally of 74-68.

With the victory, Kickapoo improves its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Chiefs host Camdenton (Camdenton, MO) to play the Lakers in a Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, January 29. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 10-11. Camdenton lost 77-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Bolivar (Bolivar, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the Webb City Cardinals (Webb City, MO) in a Central Ozarks - Large challenge, on Tuesday, January 29. Willard will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 9-7 record after their 66-59 non-league loss to Nevada (Nevada, MO).