The Verona Wildcats basketball squad (Verona, MO), was crushed 74-37 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Lockwood Tigers (Lockwood, MO)

With the victory, Lockwood advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Tigers host Pierce City (Pierce City, MO) to meet the Eagles in a Southwest battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 2-3.

The Wildcats now own a 1-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Galena for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14.