Udall Eagles (Udall, KS) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host West Elk Patriots (Howard, KS), 45-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Udall advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Eagles travel to Central (Burden, KS) to face the Raiders in a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 4-5. Central lost 27-17 in their recent league match against Argonia (Argonia, KS)

The Patriots now own a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Oxford for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. West Elk will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 49-8 league loss to South Haven (South Haven, KS). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-6.