Purdy Eagles (Purdy, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), 64-58 in a league bout.

With the victory, Purdy upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Southwest (Washburn, MO) to play the Trojans in a Ozark 7 bout on Friday, February 5. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 3-7. Southwest lost 67-39 in their recent non-league bout against Monett (Monett, MO)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Golden City Eagles (Golden City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 4. Verona will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 0-10 record after their 44-37 league loss to Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).