In Monday's league match, the host Diamond Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 72-41 triumph over the Pierce City Eagles.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Lockwood Tigers (Lockwood, MO) in a Southwest match, on Thursday, February 15. Diamond will attempt to move on its 21-2 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 18-8 record after their 41-38 league win over Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).

With the defeat, Pierce City moves to 14-9 on the year. The Eagles travel to Jasper (Jasper, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, February 19. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 16-8.