Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots (Grant, AL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting North Jackson Chiefs (Stevenson, AL), 61-59 in a league match.

With the victory, Kate Duncan Smith DAR upgrades its record to 9-5 on the year. The Patriots host Skyline (Scottsboro, AL) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 10-2. Skyline won 57-25 in their recent league match against Woodville (Woodville, AL)

The Chiefs now sport a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fyffe for a non-league match on Friday, December 27.