Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Highland Cougars (Ewing, MO), 65-24 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kirksville upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Rock Bridge (Columbia, MO) to play the Bruins in a non-league bout on Monday, November 28. The Bruins come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cougars play the Mid-Buchanan Dragons (Faucett, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 28. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.