Peyton Panthers (Peyton, CO) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Simla Cubs (Simla, CO), 53-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Peyton advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Panthers host Crowley County (Ordway, CO) to face the Chargers in a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. The Chargers enter the battle with a record of 6-1. Crowley County won 68-33 in their recent non-league battle against Holly (Holly, CO)

The Cubs now own a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Liberty Tree Academy for a 2A Black Forrest battle on Tuesday, January 21. Simla will meet a War Eagles squad coming off a 64-57 non-league loss to Ellicott (Calhan, CO). The War Eagles record now stands at 5-4.