Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Nowata Ironmen (Nowata, OK) and the visiting Caney Valley Bullpups (Caney, KS), saw Nowata's basketball squad overcome Caney Valley by a tally of 52-44.

With the victory, Nowata improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Ironmen host Kansas (Kansas, OK) to play the Comets in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Kansas lost 42-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Jay (Jay, OK)

Next up, the Bullpups play the Erie Red Devils (Erie, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Caney Valley will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 72-35 non-league loss to Cherryvale (Cherryvale, KS).