Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Novinger Wildcats (Novinger, MO) and the host Grundy County Panthers (Galt, MO), saw Novinger's basketball squad hold off Grundy County by a tally of 47-41.

With the victory, Novinger improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Milan (Milan, MO) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 21. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Linn County Mustangs (Purdin, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 20. Grundy County will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.