Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Shawnee Mission North Bison (Shawnee Mission, KS), 55-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hayden upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Topeka (Topeka, KS) to face the Trojans in a Centennial game on Saturday, January 21. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 2-9. Topeka won 63-37 in their recent non-league game against Lansing (Lansing, KS)

With the defeat, Shawnee Mission North moves to 1-9 on the year. The Bison travel to Lansing (Lansing, KS) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Saturday, January 21. The Lions enter the game with a record of 1-10. Lansing lost 63-37 in their recent non-league game against Topeka (Topeka, KS)