Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Burlington Wildcats (Burlington, KS) and the host Iola Mustangs (Iola, KS), saw Burlington's basketball squad overcome Iola by a tally of 65-54.

With the victory, Burlington improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Prairie View (La Cygne, KS) to play the Buffalos in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Buffalos come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Prairie View lost 52-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Anderson County (Garnett, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Santa Fe Trail Chargers (Carbondale, KS) in a Pioneer challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Iola will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 52-46 non-league loss to Osage City (Osage City, KS).