Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Norton Bluejays (Norton, KS) and the host Phillipsburg Panthers (Phillipsburg, KS), saw Norton's basketball squad hold off Phillipsburg by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Norton improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Bluejays host Ellis (Ellis, KS) to play the Railroaders in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 15. The Railroaders come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Ellis won 52-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Thomas More Prep-Marian (Hays, KS)

Next up, the Panthers play the Trego Golden Eagles (WaKeeney, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Phillipsburg will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 51-40 league win over Oakley (Oakley, KS).