Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Solomon Gorillas (Solomon, KS) and the host Goessel Bluebirds (Goessel, KS), saw Solomon's basketball squad hold off Goessel by a tally of 51-44.

With the victory, Solomon improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Gorillas host Canton-Galva (Canton, KS) to confront the Eagles in a Wheat State challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Canton-Galva lost 52-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Elyria Christian (McPherson, KS)

Next up, the Bluebirds confront the Little River Redskins (Little River, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Goessel will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record. The Redskins come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 67-20 league win over Peabody-Burns (Peabody, KS).