Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) and the host Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), saw Washburn Rural's basketball squad wallop Joplin by a tally of 68-30.

With the victory, Washburn Rural improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Blues travel to Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, KS) to confront the Huskies in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 20. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Blue Valley Northwest won 57-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Webster Groves (Webster Groves, MO)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Joplin will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 74-58 league win over Hillcrest (Springfield, MO).