Knob Noster Panthers (Knob Noster, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Pleasant Hill Roosters/Chicks (Pleasant Hill, MO), 64-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Knob Noster upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Holden (Holden, MO) to play the Eagles in a Missouri River Valley - East bout on Friday, December 9. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-2. Holden won 60-41 in their recent league bout against Carrollton (Carrollton, MO)

Next up, the Roosters/Chicks play the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Pleasant Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 43-42 non-league loss to Platte County (Platte City, MO).