Hayden was the 65-50 winner over Topeka when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Hayden Wildcats took a 65-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Topeka Trojans. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Wildcats came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Trojans are ranked 254th).
Hayden's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Topeka, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-14-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hayden will host Emporia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hayden's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matchups. As for Topeka, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manhattan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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