Paris Coyotes (Paris, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Madison Panthers (Madison, MO), 64-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Paris upgrades its record to 1-9 on the season. The Coyotes travel to Van-Far (Vandalia, MO) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 5. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Van-Far won 66-35 in their recent non-league bout against Wellsville-Middletown (Wellsville, MO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Keytesville Tigers (Keytesville, MO) in a Central bout, on Tuesday, January 8. Madison will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 53-43 non-league loss to Milan (Milan, MO).