The Ellis Railroaders basketball team (Ellis, KS), was overwhelmed 61-29 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Hoxie Indians (Hoxie, KS)

The Indians now possess a 13-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Phillipsburg for a Mid-Continent battle on Friday, February 18. Hoxie will confront a Panthers team coming off a 66-43 non-league loss to Concordia (Concordia, KS). The Panthers record now stands at 9-9.

The Railroaders (6-12) will now prepare for their battle against Plainville (Plainville, KS). The Cardinals come into the non-league battle with a 7-12 record. In their last battle, Plainville trounced LaCrosse (LaCrosse, KS), 53-44, in a non-league battle.