West Platte Bluejays (Weston, MO) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host West Nodaway Rockets (Burlington Junction, MO), 56-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, West Platte upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Bluejays host North Andrew (Rosendale, MO) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 5-5.

Next up, the Rockets play the Plattsburg Tigers (Plattsburg, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. West Nodaway will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 48-23 non-league loss to Bishop LeBlond (St. Joseph, MO).