In Saturday's non-league match, the host Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds basketball team scored a good 51-38 triumph over the Hutchinson Salthawks.

In their next game, the Thunderbirds meet the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats (Basehor, KS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 30. Shawnee Heights will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 5-4 record after their 61-26 non-league loss to De Soto (De Soto, KS).

With the defeat, Hutchinson moves to 6-5 on the year. The Salthawks host Newton (Newton, KS) to meet the Railroaders in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 30. The Railroaders enter the match with a record of 1-8. Newton 0-0 in their recent non-league match against Dodge City (Dodge City, KS)