In Thursday's league match, the host Palmyra Panthers basketball team scored a good 58-42 triumph over the Highland Cougars.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the South Shelby Cardinals (Shelbina, MO) in a Clarence Cannon match, on Saturday, December 9. Palmyra will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 5-0 record after their 44-34 non-league win over Monroe City (Monroe City, MO).

With the defeat, Highland moves to 2-2 on the year. The Cougars travel to Monroe City (Monroe City, MO) to meet the Panthers in a Clarence Cannon match on Friday, December 8. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 0-4. Monroe City lost 44-34 in their recent non-league match against South Shelby (Shelbina, MO)