Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Lyons Lions (Lyons, KS) and the visiting Ellsworth Bearcats (Ellsworth, KS), saw Lyons's basketball squad hold off Ellsworth by a tally of 52-46.

With the victory, Lyons improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Moundridge (Moundridge, KS) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Moundridge won 61-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Elyria Christian (McPherson, KS)

Next up, the Bearcats confront the Phillipsburg Panthers (Phillipsburg, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Ellsworth will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 55-51 league loss to Oakley (Oakley, KS).