Wisconsin High School Basketball - Madison East nips Verona
January 12, 2023: Madison, WI 53704 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Madison East Purgolders (Madison, WI) and the visiting Verona Wildcats (Verona, WI), saw Madison East's basketball squad hold off Verona by a count of 71-65.
With the victory, Madison East upgrades its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Purgolders travel to Janesville Craig (Janesville, WI) to play the Cougars in a Big Eight challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 5-5. Janesville Craig won 58-48 in their recent league battle against Madison Memorial (Madison, WI)
The Wildcats (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Middleton (Middleton, WI). The Cardinals come into the Big Eight battle with a 10-0 record. In their last battle, Middleton edged Sun Prairie West (Sun Prairie, WI), 70-64, in a league battle.