Abilene Cowboys (Abilene, KS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Circle Thunderbirds (Towanda, KS), 79-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Abilene upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cowboys host Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS) to face the Trojans in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 0-1. Southeast of Saline lost 54-38 in their recent non-league match against Hesston (Hesston, KS)

The Thunderbirds now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Labette County for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. Circle will face a Grizzlies squad coming off a 73-61 non-league win over Frontenac (Frontenac, KS). The Grizzlies record now stands at 1-0.