The Madison Panthers basketball squad (Madison, MO), was nudged 46-45 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Bevier Wildcats (Bevier, MO)

With the victory, Bevier advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Wildcats host Heartland Christian Academy (Bethel, MO) to meet the Eagles in a Freelance challenge on Tuesday, December 2. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Heartland Christian Academy won 60-33 in their recent league challenge against Novinger (Novinger, MO)

In their next game, the Panthers encounter the Sturgeon Bulldogs (Sturgeon, MO) in a Central challenge, on Tuesday, November 25. Madison will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a 0-1 record after their 56-38 non-league loss to Harrisburg (Harrisburg, MO).