Osceola Indians (Osceola, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO), 49-42 in a league match.

With the victory, Osceola upgrades its record to 13-3 on the year. The Indians host Archie (Archie, MO) to face the Whirlwinds in a Western Missouri match on Monday, February 3. The Whirlwinds enter the match with a record of 3-6. Archie lost 72-52 in their recent non-league match against Crest Ridge (Centerview, MO)

The Bobcats now sport a 11-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lakeland for a Western Missouri match on Monday, February 3. Drexel will face a Vikings squad coming off a 56-46 league win over Appleton City (Appleton City, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 6-6.