Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) and the visiting Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS), saw Emporia's basketball squad hold off Hayden by a tally of 57-53.

With the victory, Emporia improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Spartans host Trinity Academy (Wichita, KS) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Trinity Academy lost 62-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Spring Hill (Spring Hill, KS)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Spring Hill Broncos (Spring Hill, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 10. Hayden will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Broncos come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 62-42 non-league win over Trinity Academy (Wichita, KS).