South Barber Chieftains (Kiowa, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Central Christian Cougars (Hutchinson, KS), 43-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, South Barber upgrades its record to 3-9 on the season. The Chieftains travel to Kinsley (Kinsley, KS) to play the Coyotes in a non-league bout on Monday, February 13. The Coyotes go into the bout with a record of 3-13. Kinsley lost 65-30 in their recent non-league bout against Ellinwood (Ellinwood, KS)

Next up, the Cougars play the Elyria Christian (McPherson, KS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 13. Central Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The go into the bout with a 15-2 record after their 63-52 non-league win over Little River (Little River, KS).