Orrick Bearcats (Orrick, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lutheran Knights (Kansas City, MO), 67-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Orrick upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Bearcats travel to Norborne (Norborne, MO) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Knights play the Heartland Mustangs (Belton, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 49-46 non-league win over Kingsville (Kingsville, MO).