Ellington Whippets (Ellington, MO) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Valle Catholic Warriors (Ste. Genevieve, MO), 70-61 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ellington advances its record to 5-12 on the year. The Whippets host Winona (Winona, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, February 24. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 9-8. Winona lost 74-56 in their recent non-league match against Clearwater (Piedmont, MO)

The Warriors now own a 12-12 record.