Piper Pirates (Kansas City, KS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lansing Lions (Lansing, KS), 52-28 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Piper upgrades its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Pirates host Basehor-Linwood (Basehor, KS) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 5-5. Basehor-Linwood lost 55-51 in their recent non-league bout against Shawnee Heights (Tecumseh, KS)

Next up, the Lions play the Bonner Springs Braves (Bonner Springs, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Lansing will attempt to upgrade on its 1-13 season record. The Braves come into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 59-46 non-league win over Tonganoxie (Tonganoxie, KS).