Norwood Pirates (Norwood, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Stoutland Tigers (Stoutland, MO), 59-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Norwood moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Pirates host Summersville (Summersville, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, November 27. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Stoutland moves to 0-1 on the year. The Tigers host Macks Creek (Macks Creek, MO) to face the Pirates in a non-league game on Monday, November 20. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 0-1. Macks Creek lost 61-42 in their recent non-league game against Tipton (Tipton, MO)