McPherson Bullpups (McPherson, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Circle Thunderbirds (Towanda, KS), 68-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McPherson upgrades its record to 16-2 on the season. The Bullpups host Augusta (Augusta, KS) to clash with the Orioles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 21. The Orioles go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Augusta lost 30-27 in their recent non-league bout against Mulvane (Mulvane, KS)

Next up, the Thunderbirds clash with the Winfield Vikings (Winfield, KS) in a Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail III bout, on Tuesday, February 21. Circle will attempt to upgrade on its 12-6 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 6-12 record after their 43-39 non-league loss to Buhler (Buhler, KS).