Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Archie Whirlwinds (Archie, MO), 73-69 in a league bout.

With the victory, Adrian upgrades its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Blackhawks travel to Osceola (Osceola, MO) to play the Indians in a Western Missouri bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 12-4. Osceola lost 41-31 in their recent non-league bout against Wheatland (Wheatland, MO)

Next up, the Whirlwinds play the Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO) in a Western Missouri bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Archie will attempt to upgrade on its 6-10 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 11-6 record after their 43-32 non-league loss to Lone Jack (Lone Jack, MO).