Butler Bears (Butler, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Stockton Tigers (Stockton, MO), 60-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Butler upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears travel to Lincoln (Lincoln, MO) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Tigers play the Walnut Grove Tigers (Walnut Grove, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 27. Stockton will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 66-37 non-league win over Greenfield (Greenfield, MO).