Rich Hill Tigers (Rich Hill, MO) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO), 42-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Rich Hill advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to Jasper (Jasper, MO) to face the Eagles in a Western Missouri match on Monday, February 3. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 18-1. Jasper lost 60-49 in their recent league match against Liberal (Liberal, MO)

The Bobcats now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Archie for a Western Missouri match on Tuesday, February 4.