The Verona Wildcats basketball squad (Verona, MO), was crushed 52-31 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Pleasant Hope Pirates (Pleasant Hope, MO)

With the victory, Pleasant Hope advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Pirates travel to Jasper (Jasper, MO) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Friday, December 6. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 5-0. Jasper won 64-30 in their recent non-league battle against Fair Play (Fair Play, MO)

The Wildcats now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fair Play for a non-league battle on Friday, December 6. Verona will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 64-30 non-league loss to Jasper (Jasper, MO). The Hornets record now stands at 1-2.