Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Forsyth Panthers (Forsyth, MO) and the host Spokane Owls (Spokane, MO), saw Forsyth's basketball squad hold off Spokane by a count of 73-67.

With the victory, Forsyth upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Sparta (Sparta, MO) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. Sparta won 60-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Valle Catholic (Ste. Genevieve, MO)

Next up, the Owls play the Reeds Spring Wolves (Reeds Spring, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Spokane will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 69-40 league loss to Springfield Catholic (Springfield, MO).