Centralia Panthers (Centralia, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Monroe City Panthers (Monroe City, MO), 65-57 in a league match.

With the victory, Centralia advances its record to 9-10 on the year. The Panthers travel to South Shelby (Shelbina, MO) to face the Cardinals in a Clarence Cannon match on Tuesday, February 18. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 13-10. South Shelby won 57-38 in their recent league match against Clark County (Kahoka, MO)

The Panthers now own a 18-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Battle for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18.