Tonganoxie Chieftains (Tonganoxie, KS) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Christ Prep Academy Patriots (Lenexa, KS), 50-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Tonganoxie upgrades its record to 2-8 on the campaign. The Chieftains host Pleasant Ridge (Easton, KS) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 2-9. Pleasant Ridge won 44-36 in their recent non-league bout against McLouth (McLouth, KS)

Next up, the Patriots play the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Rams (Overland Park, KS) in a Great Plains bout, on Thursday, January 25. Christ Prep Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 63-31 league win over Guadalupe Centers (Kansas City, MO).