Nickerson Panthers (Nickerson, KS) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Hoisington Cardinals (Hoisington, KS), 31-23 in a league match.

With the victory, Nickerson advances its record to 1-1 on the year.

The Cardinals now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hillsboro for a match on Tuesday, February 18.