Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Halstead Dragons (Halstead, KS) and the host Nickerson Panthers (Nickerson, KS), saw Halstead's basketball squad wallop Nickerson by a tally of 51-30.

With the victory, Halstead improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Dragons host Circle (Towanda, KS) to confront the Thunderbirds in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Circle won 59-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Rose Hill (Rose Hill, KS)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Rose Hill Rockets (Rose Hill, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Nickerson will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 1-12 record after their 59-19 non-league loss to Circle (Towanda, KS).