Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO) and the visiting Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), saw Exeter's basketball squad hold off Verona by a tally of 40-33.

With the victory, Exeter improves its record to 8-11 on the campaign. The Tigers host Wheaton (Wheaton, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a Ozark 7 challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 16-6. Wheaton won 61-32 in their recent league challenge against Golden City (Golden City, MO)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO) in a Ozark 7 challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Verona will attempt to improve on its 5-16 season record. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a 3-20 record after their 53-35 league loss to Exeter (Exeter, MO).