South Iron Panthers (Annapolis, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Ellington Whippets (Ellington, MO), 83-16 in a league match.

With the victory, South Iron advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers travel to East Carter (Ellsinore, MO) to face the Redbirds in a non-league match on Friday, December 5. The Redbirds enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Whippets now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winona for a non-league match on Thursday, December 4.