Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Purdy Eagles (Purdy, MO), 58-44 in a non-league challenge.

With the victory, Billings improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Spokane (Spokane, MO) to battle the Owls in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 5. The Owls come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Spokane won 66-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Laquey (Laquey, MO)

Next up, the Eagles battle the Pierce City Eagles (Pierce City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 8. Purdy will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 60-47 non-league loss to Southwest (Washburn, MO).