Elyria Christian (McPherson, KS) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Central Christian Cougars (Hutchinson, KS), 51-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Elyria Christian upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The host Rural Vista [Hope/White City] (Hope, KS) to play the Heat in a Wheat State bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Heat go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Rural Vista [Hope/White City] won 62-55 in their recent league bout against Goessel (Goessel, KS)

Next up, the Cougars play the St. John Tigers (St. John, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Central Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.