Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Leopold Wildcats (Leopold, MO) and the visiting Meadow Heights Panthers (Patton, MO), saw Leopold's basketball squad hold off Meadow Heights by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, Leopold improves its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Scott County Central (Sikeston, MO) to play the Braves in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 7. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 9-12. Scott County Central won 62-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Advance (Advance, MO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Woodland Cardinals (Marble Hill, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Meadow Heights will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 15-1 record after their 67-64 non-league win over Kennett (Kennett, MO).