Simla Cubs (Simla, CO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Peyton Panthers (Peyton, CO), 53-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Simla upgrades its record to 12-9 on the season. The Cubs travel to Ellicott (Calhan, CO) to play the Thunderhawks in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 25. The Thunderhawks go into the bout with a record of 13-7. Ellicott won 61-45 in their recent non-league bout against Evangelical Christian (Colorado Springs, CO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Evangelical Christian Eagles (Colorado Springs, CO) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 25. Peyton will attempt to upgrade on its 17-4 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 13-8 record after their 61-45 non-league loss to Ellicott (Calhan, CO).