Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Verona Wildcats (Verona, WI) and the visiting Janesville Craig Cougars (Janesville, WI), saw Verona's basketball squad hold off Janesville Craig by a tally of 78-75.

With the victory, Verona improves its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Madison La Follette (Madison, WI) to confront the Lancers in a Big Eight challenge on Monday, February 27. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 15-7.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Middleton Cardinals (Middleton, WI) in a Big Eight challenge, on Monday, February 27. Janesville Craig will attempt to improve on its 11-12 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 22-1 record after their 62-53 league win over Janesville Parker (Janesville, WI).