Mark Twain Tigers (Center, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Community Trojans (Laddonia, MO), 61-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mark Twain upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Louisiana (Louisiana, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, December 5. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Louisiana lost 45-44 in their recent league bout against Van-Far (Vandalia, MO)

Next up, the Trojans play the North Shelby Raiders (Shelbyville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 12. Community will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 49-48 non-league loss to Milan (Milan, MO).