Verona Wildcats (Verona, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Madison West Regents (Madison, WI), 72-70 in a league match.

With the victory, Verona advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Wildcats host Madison East (Madison, WI) to face the Purgolders in a Big Eight match on Saturday, December 7. The Purgolders enter the match with a record of 1-3. Madison East lost 79-72 in their recent league match against Madison La Follette (Madison, WI)

The Regents now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Janesville Craig for a Big Eight match on Saturday, December 7. Madison West will face a Cougars squad coming off a 91-68 league loss to Sun Prairie East (Sun Prairie, WI). The Cougars record now stands at 1-2.