Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Manhattan Indians (Manhattan, KS) and the host Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS), saw Manhattan's basketball squad knock off Emporia by a tally of 63-53.

With the victory, Manhattan improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Indians host Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) to play the Blues in a challenge on Friday, February 17. The Blues come into the challenge with a record of 14-3. Washburn Rural won 54-46 in their recent league challenge against Topeka (Topeka, KS)

Next up, the Spartans play the Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) in a challenge, on Friday, February 24. Emporia will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record.