Norton Bluejays (Norton, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Oakley Plainsmen (Oakley, KS), 41-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Norton upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Bluejays host Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, KS) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 6-3. Phillipsburg won 58-53 in their recent non-league bout against Trego (WaKeeney, KS)

Next up, the Plainsmen clash with the Trego Golden Eagles (WaKeeney, KS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. Oakley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 58-53 non-league loss to Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, KS).