Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Independent Panthers (Wichita, KS), 36-30 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Emporia advances its record to 1-7 on the year. The Spartans host Hayden (Topeka, KS) to face the Wildcats in a Centennial match on Friday, January 24. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 9-0. Hayden won 54-47 in their recent league challenge against Manhattan (Manhattan, KS)

In their next game, the Panthers encounter the Medicine Lodge Indians (Medicine Lodge, KS) in a Central Plains challenge, on Monday, January 27. Independent will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record.