Missouri High School Basketball - Verona tops Jefferson Independent Day
February 12, 2019: Joplin, MO 64801 Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO), 74-58 in a league bout.
With the victory, Verona upgrades its record to 19-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Golden City (Golden City, MO) to play the Eagles in a Ozark 7 bout on Thursday, February 14. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 16-8. Golden City won 79-74 in their recent league bout against College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO)
Next up, the Cavaliers play the McAuley Catholic Warriors (Joplin, MO) in a Ozark 7 bout, on Thursday, February 14. Jefferson Independent Day will attempt to upgrade on its 15-7 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 10-12 record after their 70-24 non-league win over Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO).