Spokane Owls (Spokane, MO) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), 66-62 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Spokane advances its record to 1-8 on the year. The Owls host Seymour (Seymour, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-4. Seymour lost 53-21 in their recent non-league match against Bakersfield (Bakersfield, MO)

The Wildcats now own a 3-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sarcoxie for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9.