Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Monett Cubs (Monett, MO) and the host Cassville Wildcats (Cassville, MO), saw Monett's basketball squad hold off Cassville by a tally of 51-44.

With the victory, Monett improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Cubs host Seneca (Seneca, MO) to confront the Indians in a Big 8 challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 1-15. Seneca lost 41-35 in their recent league challenge against East Newton (Granby, MO)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a Big 8 challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Cassville will attempt to improve on its 8-11 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 17-6 record after their 72-57 league win over Lamar (Lamar, MO).