Centralia Panthers (Centralia, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting California Pintos (California, MO), 58-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Centralia advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers host North Callaway (Kingdom City, MO) to face the Thunderbirds in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a record of 1-0. North Callaway won 43-38 in their recent non-league match against Macon (Macon, MO)

The Pintos now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Montgomery County for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. California will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 51-26 non-league loss to Monroe City (Monroe City, MO). The Wildcats record now stands at 0-1.