Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Axtell Eagles (Axtell, KS) and the host Valley Heights Mustangs (Blue Rapids, KS), saw Axtell's basketball squad overcome Valley Heights by a tally of 62-53.

With the victory, Axtell improves its record to 11-1 on the campaign. The Eagles host Linn (Linn, KS) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 8-6. Linn won 71-57 in their recent non-league challenge against Troy (Troy, KS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Minneapolis Lions (Minneapolis, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Valley Heights will attempt to improve on its 5-9 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-12 record after their 61-36 non-league loss to Sacred Heart (Salina, KS).