Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Newburg Wolves (Newburg, MO) and the host Laquey Hornets (Laquey, MO), saw Newburg's basketball squad hold off Laquey by a tally of 49-43.

With the victory, Newburg improves its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Wolves travel to Bunker (Bunker, MO) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-6. Bunker lost 56-53 in their recent non-league challenge against East Carter (Ellsinore, MO)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Conway Bears (Conway, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Laquey will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 43-38 non-league win over Greenfield (Greenfield, MO).