The Durant Wildcats defeated the visiting West Liberty Comets basketball squad by a final score of 55-36 in Tuesday's league outing.

Next, the Wildcats clash with the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a River Valley - South outing, on Friday, January 17. Durant will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Bears come into the outing with a 2-10 record after their 37-31 league loss to Wilton (Wilton, IA).

The Comets (5-7) will now prepare for their outing against Wilton (Wilton, IA). The Beavers come into the River Valley - South outing with a 1-9 record. In their last outing, Wilton overcame West Branch (West Branch, IA), 37-31, in a league outing.