The Chanute Blue Comets topped the host Iola Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 62-51 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Blue Comets face the Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 19. Chanute will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 2-14 record after their 65-35 non-league loss to Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS).

With the defeat, Iola moves to 12-4 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Anderson County (Garnett, KS) to face the Bulldogs in a Pioneer game on Monday, February 22. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 9-7. Anderson County won 45-41 in their recent league game against Prairie View (La Cygne, KS)