Kansas High School Basketball - Independence can't hold off Pittsburg
December 20, 2024: Independence, KS 67301 Pittsburg Dragons (Pittsburg, KS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS), 51-50 in a league match.
With the victory, Pittsburg upgrades its record to 2-1 on the year. The Dragons travel to Webb City (Webb City, MO) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 2-2.
The Bulldogs now sport a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Field Kindley for a Southeast Kansas match on Tuesday, January 7. Independence will face a Golden Tornado squad coming off a 64-55 league win over Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS). The Golden Tornado record now stands at 2-0.