Fans at Tuesday's non-league battle between the Burwell Longhorns (Burwell, NE) and the visiting Palmer Tigers (Palmer, NE), witnessed Burwell's basketball squad hold off Palmer by a count of 35-28.

With the victory, Burwell advances its record to 5-12 on the year. The Longhorns host Arcadia/Loup City (Arcadia, NE) to meet the Rebels in a non-league battle on Friday, January 30. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 4-13. Arcadia/Loup City lost 39-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Doniphan-Trumbull (Doniphan, NE)

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the Riverside Chargers (Cedar Rapids, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 30. Palmer will attempt to improve on its 0-15 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 57-16 non-league loss to Central Valley (Greeley, NE).