In Thursday's league test, the Lawrence Lions (Lawrence, KS) basketball squad defeated the host Shawnee Mission West Vikings (Shawnee Mission, KS), by a score of 51-39.

Next, the Lions clash with the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars (Shawnee Mission, KS) in a Sunflower test, on Saturday, February 8. Lawrence will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Cougars come into the test with a 9-3 record after their 77-75 league loss to Mill Valley (Shawnee, KS).

The Vikings (4-10) will now prepare for their test against Olathe North (Olathe, KS). The Eagles come into the Sunflower test with a 9-4 record. In their last test, Olathe North overcame Shawnee Mission East (Shawnee Mission, KS), 63-49, in a league test.