Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Riley County Falcons (Riley, KS) and the visiting Valley Heights Mustangs (Blue Rapids, KS), saw Riley County's basketball squad hold off Valley Heights by a tally of 41-36.

With the victory, Riley County improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Falcons host Concordia (Concordia, KS) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Concordia won 51-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Beloit (Beloit, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Marysville Bulldogs (Marysville, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Valley Heights will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 50-44 non-league loss to Sabetha (Sabetha, KS).