The Niangua Cardinals basketball squad (Niangua, MO), was crushed 93-45 in Thursday's league battle with the host New Covenant Academy Warriors (Springfield, MO)

With the victory, New Covenant Academy advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Warriors host Verona (Verona, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 1-19. Verona lost 73-44 in their recent non-league battle against Hurley (Hurley, MO)

The Cardinals now own a 3-19 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fair Play for a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. Niangua will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 63-31 league loss to Hermitage (Hermitage, MO). The Hornets record now stands at 4-15.