The Russell Broncos basketball squad (Russell, KS), was crushed 65-35 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Hoxie Indians (Hoxie, KS)

With the victory, Hoxie advances its record to 9-1 on the year. The Indians host Smith Center (Smith Center, KS) to meet the Redmen in a Mid-Continent battle on Friday, January 24. The Redmen enter the battle with a record of 4-5. Smith Center won 41-38 in their recent league battle against Ellis (Ellis, KS)

The Broncos now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ellis for a Mid-Continent battle on Thursday, January 23. Russell will meet a Railroaders squad coming off a 41-38 league loss to Smith Center (Smith Center, KS). The Railroaders record now stands at 5-5.