Winona Wildcats (Winona, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Ellington Whippets (Ellington, MO), 76-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Winona upgrades its record to 3-1 on the year. The Wildcats host Lesterville (Lesterville, MO) to face the Bearcats in a non-league contest on Friday, December 5. The Bearcats go into the contest with a record of 0-2. Lesterville lost 46-44 in their recent non-league contest against Clearwater (Piedmont, MO)

In their next game, the Whippets confront the South Iron Panthers (Annapolis, MO) in a Black River contest, on Tuesday, December 9. Ellington will attempt to better on its 0-3 season record. The Panthers go into the contest with a 3-1 record after their 70-52 non-league win over East Carter (Ellsinore, MO).