The West Elk Patriots basketball squad (Howard, KS), was outscored 37-26 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Flinthills Mustangs (Rosalia, KS)

With the victory, Flinthills advances its record to 5-4 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Cedar Vale/Dexter (Cedar Vale, KS) to meet the Spartans in a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 8-2. Cedar Vale/Dexter won 51-36 in their recent non-league battle against Udall (Udall, KS)

The Patriots now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Udall for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. West Elk will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 51-36 non-league loss to Cedar Vale/Dexter (Cedar Vale, KS). The Eagles record now stands at 4-6.