In Friday's non-league match, the host Washburn Rural Blues basketball team scored a tight 55-50 triumph over the Manhattan Indians.

In their next game, the Blues meet the Blue Valley Tigers (Stilwell, KS) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 19. Washburn Rural will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 10-4 record after their 62-44 non-league loss to Saint Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park, KS).

With the defeat, Manhattan moves to 13-10 on the year. The Indians host Hayden (Topeka, KS) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 20. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 18-3. Hayden won 69-36 in their recent non-league match against Topeka (Topeka, KS)