Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE) and the host Harvard Cardinals (Harvard, NE), saw Axtell's basketball squad wallop Harvard by a tally of 54-24.

With the victory, Axtell improves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Ansley/Litchfield (Ansley, NE) to play the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 15. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Ansley/Litchfield lost 49-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Elm Creek (Elm Creek, NE)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Dorchester Longhorns (Dorchester, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Harvard will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Longhorns come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 47-35 non-league loss to Bruning-Davenport/Shickley (Bruning, NE).