Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Peyton Panthers (Peyton, CO) and the host Miami-Yoder Buffaloes (Rush, CO), saw Peyton's basketball squad hold off Miami-Yoder by a tally of 44-39.

With the victory, Peyton improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Swink (Swink, CO) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Swink won 63-50 in their recent league challenge against Las Animas (Las Animas, CO)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Evangelical Christian Eagles (Colorado Springs, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Miami-Yoder will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 48-41 league win over Ellicott (Calhan, CO).