Knob Noster Panthers (Knob Noster, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Grain Valley Eagles (Grain Valley, MO), 71-67 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Knob Noster upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Harrisonville (Harrisonville, MO) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 15. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 3-1. Harrisonville won 72-55 in their recent non-league bout against North Kansas City (North Kansas City, MO)

In their next game, the Eagles face the Hogan Prep Charter Rams (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 15. Grain Valley will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 5-2 record after their 72-57 non-league win over Northside (Fort Smith, AR).