The Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad played air tight defense and limited Newton just 39% shooting to win 49-39 last night heard live on AM 1320 KNIA. The best defense cmae from Alex Latsen who harassed any of the Cardinal guards that played in her direction…and Katie Ayers and Ellie Hawkshead dominated the inside. Coach Jim Utiermarkt said defensively it was the best four quarters his team has put together. Alex Abens had 17 points to lead all scorers while Ayers had 11. Knoxville is now 7-11 on the season and 4-8 in Little Hawkeye Conference. The Panthers host Carlisle tonight in the third annual Coaches vs. Cancer game. You can hear the play-by-play on KNIA/KRLS tonight at six.