Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Axtell Eagles (Axtell, KS) and the host Doniphan West Mustangs (Highland, KS), saw Axtell's basketball squad hold off Doniphan West by a tally of 49-42.

With the victory, Axtell improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Valley Heights (Blue Rapids, KS) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 2. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. Valley Heights lost 55-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Hanover (Hanover, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Clifton-Clyde Eagles (Clyde, KS) in a Twin Valley challenge, on Friday, February 2. Doniphan West will attempt to improve on its 3-11 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 53-35 non-league win over Concordia (Concordia, KS).