Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Clinton Cardinals (Clinton, MO) and the visiting Butler Bears (Butler, MO), saw Clinton's basketball squad hold off Butler by a count of 55-51.

With the victory, Clinton upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Sacred Heart (Sedalia, MO) to play the Gremlins in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Gremlins come into the challenge with a record of 4-6.

Next up, the Bears play the Skyline Tigers (Urbana, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 20. Butler will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record.