Cuba Wildcats (Cuba, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Hermann Bearcats (Hermann, MO), 57-55 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cuba upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Pacific (Pacific, MO) to encounter the Indians in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 8-5. Pacific won 68-50 in their recent league bout against Sullivan (Sullivan, MO)

Next up, the Bearcats encounter the Sullivan Eagles (Sullivan, MO) in a Four Rivers bout, on Saturday, January 7. Hermann will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 68-50 league loss to Pacific (Pacific, MO).