Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Newton Railroaders (Newton, KS), 59-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Thomas More Prep-Marian upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Manhattan (Manhattan, KS) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 2. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Manhattan won 58-27 in their recent non-league bout against Hugoton (Hugoton, KS)

Next up, the Railroaders play the Hugoton Eagles (Hugoton, KS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 2. Newton will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 58-27 non-league loss to Manhattan (Manhattan, KS).