The Festus Tigers tipped the visiting Fort Zumwalt North Panthers basketball team by a final score of 38-35 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Seckman Jaguars (Imperial, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 9. Festus will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record.

With the defeat, Fort Zumwalt North moves to 0-8 on the year. The Panthers host Liberty (Lake St. Louis, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, January 5. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 7-1. Liberty won 42-32 in their recent non-league game against Pacific (Pacific, MO)