Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Chanute Blue Comets (Chanute, KS) and the host Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS), saw Chanute's basketball squad hold off Independence by a tally of 43-36.

With the victory, Chanute improves its record to 14-5 on the campaign. The Blue Comets travel to Parsons (Parsons, KS) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 24. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 10-9. Parsons won 60-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Independence (Independence, KS)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Fort Scott Tigers (Fort Scott, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 24. Independence will attempt to improve on its 6-13 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 41-32 non-league win over Field Kindley (Coffeyville, KS).