Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ruskin Golden Eagles (Kansas City, MO) and the visiting Smithville Warriors (Smithville, MO), saw Ruskin's basketball squad knock off Smithville by a tally of 73-65.

With the victory, Ruskin improves its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles travel to Raytown South (Raytown, MO) to play the Cardinals in a Freelance challenge on Monday, February 13. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 5-13. Raytown South lost 49-45 in their recent league challenge against Smithville (Smithville, MO)

Next up, the Warriors play the Grandview Bulldogs (Grandview, MO) in a Freelance challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Smithville will attempt to improve on its 13-6 season record.