Doniphan West Mustangs (Highland, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Washington County Tigers (Washington, KS), 51-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Doniphan West upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Centralia (Centralia, KS) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Centralia won 55-25 in their recent non-league bout against Linn (Linn, KS)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Clifton-Clyde Eagles (Clyde, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Washington County will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 9-0 record after their 60-35 non-league win over Axtell (Axtell, KS).