Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cozad Haymakers (Cozad, NE) and the host Ogallala Indians (Ogallala, NE), saw Cozad's basketball squad hold off Ogallala by a tally of 61-59.

With the victory, Cozad improves its record to 22-4 on the campaign. The Haymakers travel to Douglas County West (Valley, NE) to confront the Falcon in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 26. The Falcon come into the challenge with a record of 21-3. Douglas County West lost 55-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Concordia (Omaha, NE)

Next up, the Indians confront the Conestoga Cougars (Murray, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 26. Ogallala will attempt to improve on its 21-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 21-3 record after their 68-67 non-league win over Lincoln Christian (Lincoln, NE).