The Sheldon Panthers basketball squad (Sheldon, MO), was nudged 55-50 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Dadeville Bearcats (Dadeville, MO)

With the victory, Dadeville advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bearcats host Macks Creek (Macks Creek, MO) to battle the Pirates in a Polk County contest on Tuesday, December 9. The Pirates come into the contest with a record of 0-1. Macks Creek lost 81-71 in their recent non-league contest against Stoutland (Stoutland, MO)

In their next game, the Panthers battle the Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO) in a non-league contest, on Monday, December 8. Sheldon will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-1 record after their 72-29 league win over Verona (Verona, MO).