Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Highland Cougars (Ewing, MO) and the host Palmyra Panthers (Palmyra, MO), saw Highland's basketball squad knock off Palmyra by a tally of 47-38.

With the victory, Highland improves its record to 21-8 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Clark County (Kahoka, MO) to play the Indians in a Clarence Cannon challenge on Monday, February 19. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Clark County lost 50-15 in their recent league challenge against Centralia (Centralia, MO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Macon Tigers (Macon, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 21. Palmyra will attempt to improve on its 18-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 11-16 record after their 47-39 non-league win over Monroe City (Monroe City, MO).