The Verona Wildcats basketball squad (Verona, MO), was crushed 65-25 in Friday's league battle with the host McAuley Catholic Warriors (Joplin, MO)

With the victory, McAuley Catholic advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Warriors host Everton (Everton, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 1-14. Everton lost 67-42 in their recent non-league battle against Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO)

The Wildcats now own a 1-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Billings for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21.