Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Kinsley Coyotes (Kinsley, KS) and the visiting Spearville Lancers (Spearville, KS), saw Kinsley's basketball squad hold off Spearville by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Kinsley improves its record to 3-11 on the campaign. The Coyotes host Macksville (Macksville, KS) to confront the Mustangs in a Central Prairie challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 13-2. Macksville won 62-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Victoria (Victoria, KS)

Next up, the Lancers confront the Bucklin Red Aces (Bucklin, KS) in a Southern Plains-Iroquois challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Spearville will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Red Aces come into the challenge with a 9-8 record after their 59-51 non-league win over Hodgeman County (Jetmore, KS).