Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) and the host Rock Creek Mustangs (St. George, KS), saw Independence's basketball squad hold off Rock Creek by a tally of 61-54.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Ottawa (Ottawa, KS) to confront the Cyclones in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 20. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Ottawa won 46-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Labette County (Altamont, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Labette County Grizzlies (Altamont, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 20. Rock Creek will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 46-42 non-league loss to Ottawa (Ottawa, KS).