The Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs basketball squad (Hays, KS), was nudged 40-37 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Larned Indians (Larned, KS)

With the victory, Larned advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Indians travel to Hillsboro (Hillsboro, KS) to meet the Trojans in a Central Kansas battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 6-5.

The Monarchs now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Trego for a Mid-Continent battle on Tuesday, February 4. Thomas More Prep-Marian will meet a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 64-43 league win over Plainville (Plainville, KS). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 5-8.