Holton Wildcats (Holton, KS) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Tonganoxie Chieftains (Tonganoxie, KS), 48-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Holton upgrades its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] (Wathena, KS) to play the Cyclones in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Cyclones come into the bout with a record of 10-0.

Next up, the Chieftains play the Pleasant Ridge Rams (Easton, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Tonganoxie will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 61-12 non-league win over Cair Paravel (Topeka, KS).