Kingsville Tigers (Kingsville, MO) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), 47-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kingsville upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Tigers host Drexel (Drexel, MO) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 12-1. Drexel won 50-34 in their recent non-league bout against Sherwood (Creighton, MO)

Next up, the Vikings play the Lincoln Cardinals (Lincoln, MO) in a Kaysinger bout, on Tuesday, January 10. La Monte will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 11-0 record after their 56-27 league win over Smithton (Smithton, MO).