Nickerson Panthers (Nickerson, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Hesston Swathers (Hesston, KS), 56-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nickerson upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Rose Hill (Rose Hill, KS) to clash with the Rockets in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Swathers clash with the Hoisington Cardinals (Hoisington, KS) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Hesston will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.