In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Emporia Spartans basketball team scored a good 54-40 triumph over the Hayden Wildcats.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Topeka Trojans (Topeka, KS) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Emporia will attempt to better on its 6-1 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 59-25 non-league loss to Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, KS).

With the defeat, Hayden moves to 6-1 on the year. The Wildcats host Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) to meet the Blues in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Blues enter the match with a record of 4-1. Washburn Rural won 58-31 in their recent non-league match against Junction City/St. Xavier (Junction City, KS)