Leavenworth PIONEERS (Leavenworth, KS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Turner Golden Bears (Kansas City, KS), 58-54 in a league match.

With the victory, Leavenworth upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The PIONEERS travel to Carthage (Carthage, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-1. Carthage lost 50-45 in their recent non-league match against Nevada (Nevada, MO)

The Golden Bears now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Paseo Academy of Performing Arts for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10.