The East Newton Patriots basketball squad (Granby, MO), was nudged 52-49 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Crane Pirates (Crane, MO)

With the victory, Crane advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Pirates travel to Pierce City (Pierce City, MO) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 7. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 2-1. Pierce City won 44-34 in their recent non-league battle against New Heights Christian Academy (Joplin, MO)

The Patriots now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to New Heights Christian Academy for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 7. East Newton will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 44-34 non-league loss to Pierce City (Pierce City, MO). The Cougars record now stands at 1-3.