Silex Owls (Silex, MO) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Van-Far Indians (Vandalia, MO), 53-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Silex upgrades its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Owls travel to North Callaway (Kingdom City, MO) to play the Thunderbirds in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Thunderbirds come into the bout with a record of 11-7. North Callaway won 52-36 in their recent non-league bout against Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO)

Next up, the Indians play the Montgomery County Wildcats (Montgomery City, MO) in a Eastern Missouri bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Van-Far will attempt to upgrade on its 1-14 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 16-2 record after their 63-50 non-league loss to Rolla (Rolla, MO).