The Early Panthers basketball squad (Morrisville, MO), was nudged 52-48 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Spokane Owls (Spokane, MO)

With the victory, Spokane advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Owls host Verona (Verona, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Monday, December 8. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 3-3. Verona won 58-39 in their recent league match against Exeter (Exeter, MO)

The Panthers now sport a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Greenfield for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 9. Early will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 69-41 non-league loss to Wheaton (Wheaton, MO). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-4.