Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Valley View Blazers (Jonesboro, AR), 84-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Jonesboro (Jonesboro, AR) to play the Hurricane in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 3. The Hurricane go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Jonesboro won 62-58 in their recent non-league bout against Forrest City (Forrest City, AR)

Next up, the Blazers play the Westside Warriors (Jonesboro, AR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 2. Valley View will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 71-62 non-league loss to Har-Ber (Springdale, AR).