Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Field Kindley Golden Tornado (Coffeyville, KS), 42-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Independence upgrades its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Parsons (Parsons, KS) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, February 17. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 8-9.

Next up, the Golden Tornado play the Parsons Vikings (Parsons, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Field Kindley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 62-57 non-league loss to Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS).