In Friday's non-league match, the host Smoky Valley Vikings basketball team scored a tight 50-44 triumph over the Larned Indians.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Hugoton Eagles (Hugoton, KS) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 16. Smoky Valley will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 54-46 non-league loss to Goodland (Goodland, KS).

With the defeat, Larned moves to 4-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Central Plains (Claflin, KS) to meet the Oilers in a non-league match on Monday, January 16. The Oilers enter the match with a record of 6-2. Central Plains won 63-16 in their recent league match against Victoria (Victoria, KS)