The Paola Panthers tipped the visiting Tonganoxie Chieftains basketball team by a final score of 42-38 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Louisburg Wildcats (Louisburg, KS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 21. Paola will attempt to move on its 3-16 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 7-11 record after their 68-32 non-league loss to Eudora (Eudora, KS).

With the defeat, Tonganoxie moves to 3-17 on the year. The Chieftains host Ottawa (Ottawa, KS) to face the Cyclones in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 21. The Cyclones enter the game with a record of 9-9. Ottawa won 42-40 in their recent non-league game against Baldwin (Baldwin, KS)