The first official winter sports for Knoxville was on the bowling alleys as the Panthers hosted Gilbert at Statesmen Lanes in Oskaloosa. The girls won their season opener 1829-1678. Freshman Brigette Renard led the Knoxville charge with a high series of 295 and a high game of 156. The boys fell in their season opener to the Tigers 2899-2522. Senior Donovan Binns was high game with a 236 and high series with a 384. Coach Shaun Renard told KNIA/KRLS Sports there are a lot of new faces on both teams this year and is looking for an exciting season.