In Thursday's non-league test, the Bluestem Lions (Leon, KS) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Flinthills Mustangs (Rosalia, KS), by a score of 54-43.

Next, the Lions encounter the West Elk Patriots (Howard, KS) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 10. Bluestem will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Patriots come into the test with a 3-3 record after their 50-28 non-league loss to Rose Hill (Rose Hill, KS).

The Mustangs (3-4) will now prepare for their test against Udall (Udall, KS). The Eagles come into the South Central Border test with a 2-5 record.