The Verona Wildcats basketball squad (Verona, MO), was outscored 55-40 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Spokane Owls (Spokane, MO)

With the victory, Spokane advances its record to 2-18 on the year. The Owls host Marionville (Marionville, MO) to meet the Comets in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Comets enter the battle with a record of 4-13. Marionville won 58-55 in their recent league battle against Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO)

The Wildcats now own a 1-18 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hurley for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4.