Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS) and the visiting Hill City Ringnecks (Hill City, KS), saw Thomas More Prep-Marian's basketball squad hold off Hill City by a tally of 51-49.

With the victory, Thomas More Prep-Marian improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Abilene (Abilene, KS) to confront the Cowboys in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 27. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Abilene won 52-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Salina Central (Salina, KS)

Next up, the Ringnecks confront the Smith Center Redmen (Smith Center, KS) in a Mid-Continent challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Hill City will attempt to improve on its 8-2 season record. The Redmen come into the challenge with a 3-9 record after their 45-33 non-league win over Plainville (Plainville, KS).