Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Smithton Tigers (Smithton, MO) and the host La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), saw Smithton's basketball squad knock off La Monte by a tally of 63-49.

With the victory, Smithton improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Sacred Heart (Sedalia, MO) to play the Gremlins in a Kaysinger challenge on Tuesday, January 14. The Gremlins come into the challenge with a record of 4-2.

With the defeat, La Monte moves to 0-12 on the year. The Vikings travel to Green Ridge (Green Ridge, MO) to face the Tigers in a Kaysinger game on Tuesday, January 14. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 7-1. Green Ridge won 59-48 in their recent non-league game against Warsaw (Warsaw, MO)