Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Independent Panthers (Wichita, KS) and the host St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers (Pittsburg, KS), saw Independent's basketball squad overcome St. Mary's-Colgan by a tally of 48-40.

With the victory, Independent improves its record to 21-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] (Wathena, KS) to confront the Cyclones in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 9. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a record of 24-2. Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] won 53-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Valley Heights (Blue Rapids, KS)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Valley Heights Mustangs (Blue Rapids, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, March 9. St. Mary's-Colgan will attempt to improve on its 24-1 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 20-6 record after their 53-45 non-league loss to Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] (Wathena, KS).