Ellsworth Bearcats (Ellsworth, KS) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Minneapolis Lions (Minneapolis, KS), 64-13 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Victoria (Victoria, KS) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 5-5. Victoria won 38-37 in their recent non-league bout against Ellinwood (Ellinwood, KS)

Next up, the Lions play the Ellinwood Eagles (Ellinwood, KS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 18. Minneapolis will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 38-37 non-league loss to Victoria (Victoria, KS).