The Independent Panthers topped the host Medicine Lodge Indians basketball team by a final score of 57-42 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Moundridge Wildcats (Moundridge, KS) in a non-league game, on Saturday, March 11. Independent will attempt to move on its 23-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 23-4 record after their 56-55 non-league win over Thomas More Prep-Marian (Hays, KS).

With the defeat, Medicine Lodge moves to 18-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Thomas More Prep-Marian (Hays, KS) to face the Monarchs in a non-league game on Saturday, March 11. The Monarchs enter the game with a record of 22-3. Thomas More Prep-Marian lost 56-55 in their recent non-league game against Moundridge (Moundridge, KS)