Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) and the visiting Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS), saw Emporia's basketball squad overcome Hayden by a tally of 43-34.

With the victory, Emporia improves its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Topeka (Topeka, KS) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 7-1. Topeka won 56-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, KS)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Hayden will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Blues come into the challenge with a 5-1 record after their 50-9 non-league win over Junction City/St. Xavier (Junction City, KS).