Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the South Shelby Cardinals (Shelbina, MO) and the visiting Centralia Panthers (Centralia, MO), saw South Shelby's basketball squad hold off Centralia by a tally of 50-43.

With the victory, South Shelby improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Keokuk (Keokuk, IA) to confront the Chiefs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Keokuk won 48-34 in their recent league challenge against Fort Madison (Fort Madison, IA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Fort Madison Bloodhounds (Fort Madison, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Centralia will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Bloodhounds come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 48-34 league loss to Keokuk (Keokuk, IA).