Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Smithville Warriors (Smithville, MO) and the visiting Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), saw Smithville's basketball squad overcome Benton by a tally of 56-47.

With the victory, Smithville improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Warriors host St. Pius X (Kansas City, MO) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Chillicothe Hornets (Chillicothe, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 1. Benton will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 48-43 non-league loss to Hogan Prep Charter (Kansas City, MO).