Chanute was the 62-52 winner over Independence when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Chanute Blue Comets took a 62-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Bulldogs. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Blue Comets came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 204th).
Chanute's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 10-1 and their overall record down to 16-3. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chanute will host Parsons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parsons knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Chanute likes a good challenge. As for Independence, they will welcome Fort Scott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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