Kingston Cougars (Cadet, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Valley Vikings (Caledonia, MO), 71-53 in a league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Arcadia Valley Tigers (Ironton, MO) in a Mineral Area - Small game, on Tuesday, January 30. Kingston will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 8-7 record after their 68-50 league win over Bismarck (Bismarck, MO).

With the defeat, Valley moves to 9-8 on the year. The Vikings host Bismarck (Bismarck, MO) to face the Indians in a Mineral Area - Small game on Monday, January 29. The Indians enter the game with a record of 6-8. Bismarck lost 68-50 in their recent league game against Arcadia Valley (Ironton, MO)