Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Licking Wildcats (Licking, MO) and the host Laquey Hornets (Laquey, MO), saw Licking's basketball squad hold off Laquey by a tally of 41-36.

With the victory, Licking improves its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Chadwick (Chadwick, MO) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 16. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Chadwick lost 41-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Diamond (Diamond, MO)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Bourbon War Hawks (Bourbon, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 16. Laquey will attempt to improve on its 14-3 season record.