Fans at Monday's league challenge between the La Plata Bulldogs (La Plata, MO) and the host Novinger Wildcats (Novinger, MO), saw La Plata's basketball squad overcome Novinger by a tally of 58-42.

With the victory, La Plata improves its record to 19-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Higbee (Higbee, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 19-4. Higbee won 61-39 in their recent league challenge against Braymer (Braymer, MO)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Putnam County Midgets (Unionville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Novinger will attempt to improve on its 7-14 season record. The Midgets come into the challenge with a 7-16 record after their 59-32 non-league loss to Canton (Canton, MO).