The crowd at Thursday's non-league challenge between the East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO) and the host Clearwater Fightin' Tigers (Piedmont, MO), observed East Carter's basketball team overwhelm Clearwater by a score of 65-30.

The Redbirds (3-0) will now prepare for their challenge against South Iron (Annapolis, MO). The Panthers come into the Black River challenge with a 3-0 record. In their last challenge, South Iron trounced West County (Leadwood, MO), 53-52, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Fightin' Tigers encounter the Arcadia Valley Tigers (Ironton, MO) in a Mineral Area - Small challenge, on Friday, December 6. Clearwater will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 50-45 non-league win over Lesterville (Lesterville, MO).