The Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs basketball squad (Hays, KS), was crushed 64-40 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Manhattan Indians (Manhattan, KS)

With the victory, Manhattan advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Indians travel to Salina Central (Salina, KS) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Salina Central lost 62-61 in their recent league battle against Andover Central (Andover, KS)

The Monarchs now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hill City for a Mid-Continent battle on Friday, December 13. Thomas More Prep-Marian will meet a Ringnecks squad coming off a 51-41 league loss to Ellis (Ellis, KS). The Ringnecks record now stands at 0-1.