Jefferson West Tigers (Meriden, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Hiawatha Red Hawks (Hiawatha, KS), 46-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Jefferson West upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Tigers host Atchison (Atchison, KS) to play the Phoenix in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Phoenix go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Atchison won 72-20 in their recent non-league bout against Washington (Kansas City, KS)

Next up, the Red Hawks play the Perry-Lecompton Kaws (Perry, KS) in a Big Seven bout, on Friday, January 20. Hiawatha will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Kaws go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 48-21 non-league loss to Sabetha (Sabetha, KS).