Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), 71-66 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Billings upgrades its record to 7-11 on the season. The Wildcats host Hurley (Hurley, MO) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league bout on Monday, February 9. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Wildcats encounter the Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO) in a Ozark 7 bout, on Tuesday, February 10. Verona will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record.