Larned Indians (Larned, KS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting St. John Tigers (St. John, KS), 52-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Larned upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Indians host Bucklin (Bucklin, KS) to play the Red Aces in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 10. The Red Aces go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Bucklin won 65-49 in their recent non-league bout against Kinsley (Kinsley, KS)

Next up, the Tigers play the Central Plains Oilers (Claflin, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 13. St. John will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Oilers go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 69-26 non-league loss to Russell (Russell, KS).