Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Great Bend Panthers (Great Bend, KS), 61-60 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Thomas More Prep-Marian upgrades its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Norton (Norton, KS) to play the Bluejays in a non-league bout on Friday, February 17. The Bluejays come into the bout with a record of 12-6. Norton won 55-38 in their recent non-league match against Trego (WaKeeney, KS)

With the defeat, Great Bend moves to 9-8 on the year. The Panthers host Dodge City (Dodge City, KS) to meet the Demons in a non-league match on Friday, February 17. The Demons enter the match with a record of 5-12. Dodge City lost 49-45 in their recent non-league match against Garden City (Garden City, KS)