In Friday's league match, the host Willard Tigers basketball team scored a good 67-55 triumph over the Carthage Tigers.
In their next game, the Tigers confront the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) in a Central Ozarks - Large match, on Tuesday, February 9. Willard will attempt to move on its 10-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 11-8 record after their 56-55 league win over Ozark (Ozark, MO).
With the defeat, Carthage moves to 5-6 on the year. The Tigers host Branson (Branson, MO) to confront the Pirates in a Central Ozarks - Large match on Tuesday, February 16. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 22-2. Branson won 76-66 in their recent league match against Neosho (Neosho, MO)