Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS), 71-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Washburn Rural upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Blues travel to Topeka (Topeka, KS) to play the Trojans in a bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Manhattan Indians (Manhattan, KS) in a bout, on Thursday, February 2. Hayden will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.