Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Glendale Falcons (Springfield, MO), 43-42 in a league match.

With the victory, Willard advances its record to 2-5 on the year. The Tigers host Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to meet the Chiefs in a non-league match on Monday, January 6. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 5-2. Kickapoo won 49-36 in their recent non-league match against Aurora (Aurora, MO)

The Falcons now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Parkview for a Central Ozarks match on Monday, January 6. Glendale will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 54-16 league loss to Glendale (Springfield, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 0-4.