Girard Trojans (Girard, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Baxter Springs Lions (Baxter Springs, KS), 62-13 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Girard upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Trojans host St. Mary's-Colgan (Pittsburg, KS) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 20. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 19-0. St. Mary's-Colgan won 61-23 in their recent non-league bout against Frontenac (Frontenac, KS)

Next up, the Lions play the Riverton Rams (Riverton, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 20. Baxter Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 0-15 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 8-10 record after their 52-44 non-league loss to Independence (Independence, KS).