Sterling Black Bears (Sterling, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Marion Warriors (Marion, KS), 44-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Sterling upgrades its record to 5-10 on the season. The Black Bears host Sedgwick (Sedgwick, KS) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 2-9.

Next up, the Warriors play the Moundridge Wildcats (Moundridge, KS) in a Heart of America bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 10-3 record after their 46-45 non-league win over Inman (Inman, KS).