Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Minneapolis Lions (Minneapolis, KS) and the host Republic County Buffaloes (Belleville, KS), saw Minneapolis's basketball squad wallop Republic County by a count of 45-20.

With the victory, Minneapolis upgrades its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Lions host Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 7. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Southeast of Saline won 51-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Sacred Heart (Salina, KS)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Ellsworth Bearcats (Ellsworth, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 7. Republic County will attempt to advance on its 0-6 season record. The Bearcats go into the test with a 2-4 record after their 48-31 non-league win over Larned (Larned, KS).