Hays Indians (Hays, KS) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Manhattan Indians (Manhattan, KS), 61-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hays advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Indians host Liberal (Liberal, KS) to meet the Redskins in a Western match on Tuesday, December 9. The Redskins enter the match with a record of 2-0. Liberal 0-0 in their recent non-league match against McPherson (McPherson, KS)

The Indians now own a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Salina Central for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 9. Manhattan will battle a Mustangs team coming off a 63-39 non-league loss to Life Prep (Park City, KS). The Mustangs record now stands at 0-2.