Lathrop Mules (Lathrop, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host North Platte Panthers (Dearborn, MO), 47-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lathrop upgrades its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Mules travel to South Harrison (Bethany, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 9. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 18-3. South Harrison won 35-28 in their recent league bout against Stanberry (Stanberry, MO)

Next up, the Panthers play the East Buchanan Bulldogs (Gower, MO) in a KCI bout, on Friday, February 10. North Platte will attempt to upgrade on its 15-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 12-3 record after their 61-43 non-league loss to Lafayette (St. Joseph, MO).