Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Topeka Trojans (Topeka, KS), 57-27 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Emporia moves its record to 14-1 on the year. The Spartans travel to Manhattan (Manhattan, KS) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 13. The Indians enter the game with a record of 13-8. Manhattan won 61-18 in their recent non-league game against Junction City/St. Xavier (Junction City, KS)

With the defeat, Topeka moves to 4-12 on the year. The Trojans host Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) to face the Blues in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 13. The Blues enter the game with a record of 11-5. Washburn Rural won 46-44 in their recent non-league game against Hayden (Topeka, KS)