Ellis Railroaders (Ellis, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Plainville Cardinals (Plainville, KS), 47-12 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ellis upgrades its record to 13-7 on the season. The Railroaders travel to Russell (Russell, KS) to play the Broncos in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 21. The Broncos go into the bout with a record of 2-18. Russell lost 48-43 in their recent non-league bout against Hill City (Hill City, KS)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 21. Plainville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-19 season record. The Monarchs go into the bout with a 13-7 record after their 52-32 non-league win over Norton (Norton, KS).