Smithville Warriors (Smithville, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Raytown South Cardinals (Raytown, MO), 41-28 in a league bout.

With the victory, Smithville upgrades its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Warriors host Lincoln College Prep (Kansas City, MO) to play the Blue Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Blue Tigers come into the bout with a record of 3-6. Lincoln College Prep won 63-39 in their recent non-league bout against Ruskin (Kansas City, MO)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Oak Park Northmen (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Raytown South will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Northmen come into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 69-25 non-league win over Raytown (Raytown, MO).