Kansas High School Basketball - Independence holds off Labette County
January 20, 2024: Independence, KS 67301
Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) and the visiting Labette County Grizzlies (Altamont, KS), saw Independence's basketball squad hold off Labette County by a tally of 53-52.
With the victory, Independence improves its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Fort Scott (Fort Scott, KS) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 26. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 10-1. Fort Scott won 58-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Girard (Girard, KS)
Next up, the Grizzlies confront the Field Kindley Golden Tornado (Coffeyville, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Labette County will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Golden Tornado come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 58-40 non-league loss to Fort Scott (Fort Scott, KS).