The Highland Cougars basketball squad (Ewing, MO), was outscored 48-40 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting South Shelby Cardinals (Shelbina, MO)

With the victory, South Shelby advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Canton (Canton, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 16. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 4-1.

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Scotland County Tigers (Memphis, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 15. Highland will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-1 record after their 55-45 non-league win over Putnam County (Unionville, MO).