Hill City Ringnecks (Hill City, KS) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Oakley Plainsmen (Oakley, KS), 59-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hill City upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Ringnecks travel to Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, KS) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 20. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 8-3. Phillipsburg won 44-40 in their recent non-league bout against Trego (WaKeeney, KS)

Next up, the Plainsmen play the Trego Golden Eagles (WaKeeney, KS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Oakley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 44-40 non-league loss to Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, KS).