Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Sterling Black Bears (Sterling, KS) and the host Smoky Valley Vikings (Lindsborg, KS), saw Sterling's basketball squad knock off Smoky Valley by a count of 57-43.

With the victory, Sterling upgrades its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Black Bears host Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Southeast of Saline won 54-21 in their recent non-league challenge against Lyons (Lyons, KS)

Next up, the Vikings play the Lyons Lions (Lyons, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Smoky Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 54-21 non-league loss to Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS).