In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Hayden Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 61-7 triumph over the Bishop Ward Cyclones.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Hayden will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 43-29 non-league win over Great Bend (Great Bend, KS).

With the defeat, Bishop Ward moves to 0-5 on the year. The Cyclones travel to Washington (Kansas City, KS) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 3. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 2-3. Washington won 53-9 in their recent non-league match against Harmon (Kansas City, KS)