The Monett Cubs basketball squad (Monett, MO), was outscored 53-41 in Monday's league battle with the host East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO)

With the victory, East Newton advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Patriots travel to McDonald County (Anderson, MO) to meet the Mustangs in a Big 8 battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 1-0. McDonald County won 65-53 in their recent league battle against Lamar (Lamar, MO)

The Cubs now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Carthage for a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. Monett will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 58-48 non-league win over Earle (Earle, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 4-1.