Sherwood Marksmen (Creighton, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Archie Whirlwinds (Archie, MO), 46-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sherwood advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Marksmen host Clinton (Clinton, MO) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 4-3. Clinton lost 65-41 in their recent non-league match against Skyline (Urbana, MO)

The Whirlwinds now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Midway for a Western Missouri match on Tuesday, January 7. Archie will face a Vikings squad coming off a 49-48 non-league win over Holden (Holden, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 1-5.