Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO), 81-63 in a league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 16-2 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Barstow (Kansas City, MO) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 30. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 11-1. Barstow won 75-68 in their recent league bout against Summit Christian Academy (Lee's Summit, MO)

Next up, the Vikings play the Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) in a Ozarks bout, on Tuesday, February 2. Parkview will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record.