Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Smoky Valley Vikings (Lindsborg, KS) and the host Hillsboro Trojans (Hillsboro, KS), saw Smoky Valley's basketball squad hold off Hillsboro by a tally of 57-53.

With the victory, Smoky Valley improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Larned (Larned, KS) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 13. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. Larned won 61-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Lyons (Lyons, KS)

Next up, the Trojans confront the Pratt Greenbacks (Pratt, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Hillsboro will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Greenbacks come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 63-50 non-league loss to Hesston (Hesston, KS).