Lincoln Cardinals (Lincoln, MO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), 58-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Lincoln upgrades its record to 7-13 on the season. The Cardinals host Northwest (Hughesville, MO) to play the Mustangs in a Kaysinger bout on Friday, February 9. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 16-8. Northwest lost 51-39 in their recent league bout against Cole Camp (Cole Camp, MO)

Next up, the Vikings play the Stover Bulldogs (Stover, MO) in a Kaysinger bout, on Friday, February 9. La Monte will attempt to upgrade on its 9-10 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 15-4 record after their 72-53 non-league win over Crest Ridge (Centerview, MO).