Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) and the visiting East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO), saw Diamond's basketball squad overcome East Newton by a tally of 53-36.

With the victory, Diamond improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Miller (Miller, MO) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 3. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Miller won 37-26 in their recent non-league challenge against College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO)

Next up, the Patriots encounter the College Heights Christian Cougars (Joplin, MO) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 3. East Newton will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record. The Cougars go into the test with a 0-2 record after their 37-26 non-league loss to Miller (Miller, MO).