Missouri High School Basketball - Winona holds off Alton
February 5, 2016: Winona, MO 65588 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Winona Wildcats (Winona, MO) and the visiting Alton Comets (Alton, MO), saw Winona's basketball squad hold off Alton by a tally of 73-70.
With the victory, Winona improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Van Buren (Van Buren, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a Big Springs challenge on Tuesday, February 9. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 6-7.
Next up, the Comets confront the Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 9. Alton will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 61-54 non-league loss to Mansfield (Mansfield, MO).