Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the McPherson Bullpups (McPherson, KS) and the visiting Circle Thunderbirds (Towanda, KS), saw McPherson's basketball squad overcome Circle by a tally of 68-57.

With the victory, McPherson improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Bullpups travel to Augusta (Augusta, KS) to confront the Orioles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Orioles come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Augusta won 59-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Mulvane (Mulvane, KS)

Next up, the Thunderbirds confront the Buhler Crusaders (Buhler, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Circle will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record.