The Chariton Chargers routed the host Centerville Big Reds/Redettes basketball team by a final score of 64-26 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Chargers face the Knoxville Panthers (Knoxville, IA) in a South Central game, on Tuesday, December 12. Chariton will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 3-2 record after their 63-49 league win over Davis County (Bloomfield, IA).

With the defeat, Centerville moves to 1-3 on the year. The Big reds/redettes travel to Knoxville (Knoxville, IA) to clash with the Panthers in a South Central outing on Friday, December 15. The Panthers go into the outing with a record of 3-2.