Axtell Eagles (Axtell, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Doniphan West Mustangs (Highland, KS), 53-25 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Axtell upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Eagles host Pike Valley (Scandia, KS) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Mustangs clash with the Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] Cyclones (Wathena, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Doniphan West will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Cyclones go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 51-47 non-league loss to Troy (Troy, KS).