South Iron Panthers (Annapolis, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bunker Eagles (Bunker, MO), 60-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, South Iron upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Panthers host Clearwater (Piedmont, MO) to clash with the Fightin' Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Fightin' Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Clearwater Fightin' Tigers (Piedmont, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 5. Bunker will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Fightin' Tigers go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 83-53 league win over Lesterville (Lesterville, MO).