Starmont Stars (Arlington, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host North Cedar Knights (Stanwood, IA), 56-54 in a league match.

With the victory, Starmont advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Stars host East Buchanan (Winthrop, IA) to face the Buccaneers in a Tri-Rivers match on Friday, December 6. The Buccaneers enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Knights now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Calamus-Wheatland for a Tri-Rivers match on Tuesday, December 10.