In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Jefferson West Tigers basketball team scored a tight 47-44 triumph over the Holton Wildcats.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Royal Valley Panthers (Hoyt, KS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Jefferson West will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record.

With the defeat, Holton moves to 2-4 on the year. The Wildcats host Sabetha (Sabetha, KS) to face the Bluejays in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Bluejays enter the match with a record of 5-1. Sabetha won 49-33 in their recent non-league match against Nemaha Central (Seneca, KS)