Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Pilot Grove Tigers (Pilot Grove, MO) and the host La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), saw Pilot Grove's basketball squad knock off La Monte by a count of 54-46.

With the victory, Pilot Grove upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign.

Next up, the Vikings play the Sweet Springs Greyhounds (Sweet Springs, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. La Monte will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.