The Mt. Vernon Mountaineers got by the host Cassville Wildcats basketball squad by a final score of 42-35 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Mountaineers clash with the Monett Cubs (Monett, MO) in a Big 8 outing, on Saturday, January 25. Mt. Vernon will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Cubs come into the outing with a 6-8 record after their 65-45 non-league win over Spokane (Spokane, MO).

The Wildcats (9-5) will now prepare for their outing against Spokane (Spokane, MO). The Owls come into the non-league outing with a 2-13 record. In their last outing, Spokane was nipped by Monett (Monett, MO), 65-45, in a non-league outing.