Hays Indians (Hays, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Liberal Redskins (Liberal, KS), 52-47 in a league bout.

With the win, Hays upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Indians travel to Garden City (Garden City, KS) to encounter the Buffaloes in a Western Athletic bout on Friday, February 19. The Buffaloes go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Garden City lost 59-55 in their recent league bout against Dodge City (Dodge City, KS)

Next up, the Redskins encounter the Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes (Bel Aire, KS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 13. Liberal will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Buffaloes go into the bout with a 18-2 record after their 44-40 non-league loss to Dodge City (Dodge City, KS).