The Metro Christian Patriots basketball squad (Tulsa, OK), was nudged 45-41 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Verdigris Cardinals (Claremore, OK)

With the victory, Verdigris advances its record to 4-9 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Kiefer (Kiefer, OK) to meet the Trojans in a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 12-1. Kiefer won 55-38 in their recent non-league battle against East Central (Tulsa, OK)

The Patriots now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Central for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. Metro Christian will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 38-25 league win over Guthrie (Guthrie, OK). The Cardinals record now stands at 4-10.