Fans at Friday's league challenge between the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) and the visiting East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO), saw McDonald County's basketball squad hold off East Newton by a tally of 51-46.

With the victory, McDonald County improves its record to 6-10 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Monett (Monett, MO) to confront the Cubs in a Big 8 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Cubs come into the challenge with a record of 5-12.

Next up, the Patriots confront the Seneca Indians (Seneca, MO) in a Big 8 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. East Newton will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record.