Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Oakley Plainsmen (Oakley, KS) and the host Hill City Ringnecks (Hill City, KS), saw Oakley's basketball squad hold off Hill City by a tally of 11-8.

With the victory, Oakley improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Plainsmen travel to Norton (Norton, KS) to confront the Bluejays in a challenge on Monday, February 5. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a record of 4-7.

Next up, the Ringnecks confront the Norton Bluejays (Norton, KS) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 20. Hill City will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record.