In Thursday's league match, the visiting Verona Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 59-57 triumph over the Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Homestead Highlanders (Mequon, WI) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Verona will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Highlanders enter the match with a 6-1 record after their 91-38 league win over Port Washington (Port Washington, WI).

With the defeat, Vel Phillips Memorial moves to 3-5 on the year. The Spartans travel to Eau Claire Memorial (Eau Claire, WI) to meet the Old Abes in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Old Abes enter the match with a record of 7-1. Eau Claire Memorial lost 63-58 in their recent non-league match against Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI)