The Hayden Wildcats basketball squad (Topeka, KS), was crushed 62-35 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS)

With the victory, Washburn Rural advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Blues host Barstow (Kansas City, MO) to meet the Knights in a non-league battle on Friday, December 20. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Wildcats now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Washburn Rural for a battle on Friday, January 10.