Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Clinton Cardinals (Clinton, MO), 53-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Adrian upgrades its record to 9-3 on the year. The Blackhawks host Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, MO) to face the Roosters/Chicks in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Roosters/Chicks enter the match with a record of 8-5. Pleasant Hill won 52-29 in their recent league match against Warrensburg (Warrensburg, MO)

The Cardinals now sport a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Oak Grove for a Missouri River Valley - West match on Monday, January 27. Clinton will face a Panthers squad coming off a 32-29 non-league win over Summit Christian Academy (Lee's Summit, MO). The Panthers record now stands at 10-3.