Cuba Wildcats (Cuba, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bourbon War Hawks (Bourbon, MO), 77-66 in a league bout.

With the win, Cuba upgrades its record to 11-9 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Steelville (Steelville, MO) to play the Cardinals in a Gasconade Valley bout on Tuesday, February 24. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 7-13. Steelville lost 65-55 in their recent league bout against Belle (Belle, MO)

Next up, the War Hawks play the Belle Tigers (Belle, MO) in a Gasconade Valley bout, on Tuesday, February 24. Bourbon will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 8-15 record after their 65-55 league win over Steelville (Steelville, MO).