Durant Wildcats (Durant, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), 56-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Durant upgrades its record to 10-9 on the year. The Wildcats travel to West Liberty (West Liberty, IA) to face the Comets in a River Valley - South match on Friday, February 7. The Comets enter the match with a record of 9-9. West Liberty won 56-34 in their recent non-league match against Midland (Wyoming, IA)

The Bears now sport a 3-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wilton for a River Valley - South match on Friday, February 7. West Branch will face a Beavers squad coming off a 67-62 league win over Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA). The Beavers record now stands at 3-14.