Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the North Platte Panthers (Dearborn, MO) and the visiting Lawson Cardinals (Lawson, MO), saw North Platte's basketball squad overcome Lawson by a tally of 52-40.

With the victory, North Platte improves its record to 17-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Lathrop (Lathrop, MO) to play the Mules in a KCI challenge on Friday, February 9. The Mules come into the challenge with a record of 23-0. Lathrop won 65-59 in their recent non-league challenge against South Harrison (Bethany, MO)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Brookfield Bulldogs (Brookfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Lawson will attempt to improve on its 13-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 58-23 league loss to South Shelby (Shelbina, MO).