Sterling Black Bears (Sterling, KS) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Great Bend Panthers (Great Bend, KS), 74-62 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sterling advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Black Bears host Hoisington (Hoisington, KS) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 16. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 3-1. Hoisington lost 65-59 in their recent non-league contest against Holcomb (Holcomb, KS)

In their next game, the Panthers confront the Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 16. Great Bend will attempt to better on its 4-2 season record. The Spartans go into the contest with a 6-0 record after their 57-51 league win over Hayden (Topeka, KS).