Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Smithton Tigers (Smithton, MO) and the visiting Green Ridge Tigers (Green Ridge, MO), saw Smithton's basketball squad hold off Green Ridge by a tally of 40-37.

With the victory, Smithton improves its record to 7-14 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Sacred Heart (Sedalia, MO) to confront the Gremlins in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Gremlins come into the challenge with a record of 2-18. Sacred Heart lost 52-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Santa Fe (Alma, MO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO) in a Kaysinger challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Green Ridge will attempt to improve on its 6-13 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 5-13 record after their 41-23 non-league win over Sacred Heart (Sedalia, MO).