Marais des Cygnes Valley Trojans (Melvern, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Cair Paravel Lions (Topeka, KS), 54-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marais des Cygnes Valley upgrades its record to 9-7 on the season. The Trojans travel to Chase County (Cottonwood Falls, KS) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 10-5. Chase County won 47-23 in their recent non-league bout against Hartford (Hartford, KS)

Next up, the Lions play the Maranatha Christian Academy Eagles (Shawnee, KS) in a Crossroads bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Cair Paravel will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record.