In Thursday's non-league bout, the Liberty Eagles (Liberty, IL) basketball squad edged the visiting Highland Cougars (Ewing, MO), by a count of 58-55.

With the win, Liberty upgrades its record to 1-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to Camp Point Central (Camp Point, IL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 2. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Camp Point Central won 56-21 in their recent non-league bout against Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Warrensburg Tigers (Warrensburg, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 2. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.