Erie Red Devils (Erie, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Bluestem Lions (Leon, KS), 68-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Erie upgrades its record to 11-3 on the season. The Red Devils host Jayhawk Linn (Mound City, KS) to play the Jayhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Jayhawks go into the bout with a record of 5-10.

Next up, the Lions play the West Elk Patriots (Howard, KS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Bluestem will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 58-53 league loss to Oxford (Oxford, KS).