Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) and the host Hayden Wildcats (Topeka, KS), saw Emporia's basketball squad knock off Hayden by a tally of 44-32.

With the victory, Emporia improves its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Spartans host Topeka (Topeka, KS) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 10. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 12-3. Topeka won 62-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Manhattan (Manhattan, KS)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 10. Hayden will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Blues come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 46-28 non-league win over Junction City/St. Xavier (Junction City, KS).