Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS) and the host Bishop Ward Cyclones (Kansas City, KS), saw Hayden's basketball squad hold off Bishop Ward by a count of 61-60.

With the victory, Hayden upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS) to play the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 20. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Shawnee Mission West lost 66-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Lawrence Free State (Lawrence, KS)

Next up, the Cyclones play the Northland Christian (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 18. Bishop Ward will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 61-54 non-league loss to Maranatha Christian Academy (Shawnee, KS).