Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO) and the host Forsyth Panthers (Forsyth, MO), saw Mansfield's basketball squad hold off Forsyth by a tally of 67-60.

With the victory, Mansfield improves its record to 18-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Richland (Richland, MO) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 26. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 7-6.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Clever Blue Jays (Clever, MO) in a Mid-Lakes challenge, on Tuesday, January 29. Forsyth will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record.