The Axtell Eagles basketball squad (Axtell, KS), lost 49-39 in Friday's league battle with the host Linn Bulldogs (Linn, KS)

With the victory, Linn advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host Hanover (Hanover, KS) to meet the Wildcats in a Twin Valley battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 6-0. Hanover won 53-43 in their recent non-league battle against Quinter (Quinter, KS)

The Eagles now own a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cornerstone Family for a non-league battle on Monday, January 13. Axtell will meet a Saints squad coming off a 35-26 non-league win over Faith Christian Academy (Kansas City, MO). The Saints record now stands at 7-4.