Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Lansing Lions (Lansing, KS) and the visiting Piper Pirates (Kansas City, KS), saw Lansing's basketball squad hold off Piper by a tally of 71-67.

With the victory, Lansing improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to De Soto (De Soto, KS) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-0. De Soto won 68-45 in their recent league challenge against Seaman (Topeka, KS)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats (Basehor, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Piper will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 65-58 non-league loss to Shawnee Heights (Tecumseh, KS).