Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Smith-Cotton Tigers (Sedalia, MO), 60-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Willard upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Tigers host Springfield Catholic (Springfield, MO) to face the Fighting Irish in a non-league match on Friday, December 5. The Fighting Irish go into the contest with a record of 0-1. Springfield Catholic lost 69-52 in their recent non-league contest against Sparta (Sparta, MO)

In their next game, the Tigers confront the West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 5. Smith-Cotton will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record.