The Salina Central Mustangs held off a late challenge from the DeSoto Wildcats to secure a 61–57 victory. Central led at halftime 37-27, but DeSoto rallied in the second half and briefly took the lead before the Mustangs answered down the stretch. The Mustangs will face cross-town rivals, the Salina South Cougars on Fri at 3:30 p.m. in Mabee Arena located at Kansas Wesleyan University.
