In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Sumner Academy Sabres basketball team scored a good 48-34 triumph over the Kauffman .

In their next game, the Sabres meet the Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 18. Sumner Academy will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Firebirds enter the match with a 1-7 record after their 67-40 non-league loss to Olathe East (Olathe, KS).

With the defeat, Kauffman moves to 1-12 on the year. The travel to Excelsior Springs (Excelsior Springs, MO) to meet the Tigers in a Freelance match on Thursday, January 18. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-6. Excelsior Springs lost 77-59 in their recent league match against Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO)