Larned Indians (Larned, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Nickerson Panthers (Nickerson, KS), 42-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Larned upgrades its record to 1-6 on the season. The Indians travel to Haven (Haven, KS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 11. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 6-2. Haven lost 53-49 in their recent non-league bout against Pratt (Pratt, KS)

Next up, the Panthers play the Hesston Swathers (Hesston, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 11. Nickerson will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Swathers go into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 53-16 non-league win over St. John (St. John, KS).