In Thursday's league test, the Perry-Lecompton Kaws (Perry, KS) basketball squad got by the host Jefferson West Tigers (Meriden, KS), by a score of 51-49.

Next, the Kaws encounter the Valley Falls Dragons (Valley Falls, KS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 24. Perry-Lecompton will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Dragons go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 68-50 non-league win over Holton (Holton, KS).

With the loss, Jefferson West falls to 7-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Wellsville (Wellsville, KS) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, January 30. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 6-8.