Montgomery County Wildcats (Montgomery City, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hermann Bearcats (Hermann, MO), 40-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Montgomery County advances its record to 19-1 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Van-Far (Vandalia, MO) to face the Indians in a Eastern Missouri match on Tuesday, February 4. The Indians enter the match with a record of 14-7. Van-Far lost 57-49 in their recent non-league match against Clopton (Clarksville, MO)

The Bearcats now own a 13-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sullivan for a Four Rivers match on Tuesday, February 4.