Perkins County Plainsmen (Grant, NE) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bayard Tigers (Bayard, NE), 73-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Perkins County upgrades its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Plainsmen travel to Sandhills Valley (Stapleton, NE) to play the Mavericks in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Mavericks come into the bout with a record of 11-9. Sandhills Valley won 31-25 in their recent non-league bout against Mullen (Mullen, NE)

Next up, the Tigers play the South Platte Blue Knights (Big Springs, NE) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 8. Bayard will attempt to upgrade on its 6-15 season record. The Blue Knights come into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 73-52 non-league win over Banner County (Harrisburg, NE).