Truman Patriots (Independence, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Park Hill South Panthers (Riverside, MO), 54-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Truman upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to North Kansas City (North Kansas City, MO) to play the Hornets in a Suburban - White bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 0-1. North Kansas City lost 65-39 in their recent non-league bout against Park Hill South (Riverside, MO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Blue Springs South Jaguars (Blue Springs, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 12. Park Hill South will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Jaguars go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 54-44 non-league loss to Battle (Columbia, MO).