In Friday's non-league match, the host Halstead Dragons basketball team scored a tight 42-39 triumph over the Smoky Valley Vikings.

In their next game, the Dragons meet the Clearwater Indians (Clearwater, KS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Halstead will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 45-30 non-league win over Andale (Andale, KS).

With the defeat, Smoky Valley moves to 2-3 on the year. The Vikings host Hoisington (Hoisington, KS) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 5-0. Hoisington won 52-37 in their recent non-league match against Sterling (Sterling, KS)