The Cobden Appleknockers got by the host Meridian Bobcats basketball squad by a final score of 53-50 in Wednesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Appleknockers clash with the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, November 23. Cobden will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Pirates come into the outing with a 2-0 record after their 45-29 non-league win over Century (Ullin, IL).

The Bobcats (0-1) will now prepare for their outing against Shawnee (Wolf Lake, IL). The Redskins come into the South Egyptian outing with a 0-2 record.