The Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish ran past the host Mt. Vernon Mountaineers basketball team by a final score of 49-37 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Fighting Irish face the Seneca Indians (Seneca, MO) in a Big 8 game, on Monday, February 12. Springfield Catholic will attempt to move on its 10-12 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 1-16 record after their 76-33 league loss to Monett (Monett, MO).

With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 7-11 on the year. The Mountaineers host Monett (Monett, MO) to face the Cubs in a Big 8 game on Monday, February 12. The Cubs enter the game with a record of 13-7. Monett won 76-33 in their recent league game against Seneca (Seneca, MO)