Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Troy Trojans (Troy, KS) and the host Valley Heights Mustangs (Blue Rapids, KS), saw Troy's basketball squad overcome Valley Heights by a tally of 51-39.

With the victory, Troy improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Trojans host Onaga (Onaga, KS) to confront the Buffaloes in a Twin Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Onaga won 44-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Flint Hills Christian (Manhattan, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Minneapolis Lions (Minneapolis, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Valley Heights will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 67-32 non-league loss to Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS).