McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO), 81-74 in a league match.

With the victory, McDonald County upgrades its record to 2-3 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Cassville (Cassville, MO) to face the Wildcats in a Big 8 match on Thursday, January 9. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 1-7. Cassville lost 76-37 in their recent league match against Aurora (Aurora, MO)

The Patriots now sport a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lamar for a Big 8 match on Monday, January 13.