Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO), 55-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Adrian upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Blackhawks travel to Jasper (Jasper, MO) to play the Eagles in a Western Missouri bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 8-9. Jasper won 59-32 in their recent league challenge against Lakeland (Deepwater, MO)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the Midway Vikings (Cleveland, MO) in a Western Missouri challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Drexel will attempt to improve on its 18-6 season record.