Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) and the visiting Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO), saw Adrian's basketball squad hold off Drexel by a count of 45-41.

With the victory, Adrian upgrades its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Blackhawks host Jasper (Jasper, MO) to play the Eagles in a Western Missouri challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 15-8.

Next up, the Bobcats play the Midway Vikings (Cleveland, MO) in a Western Missouri challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Drexel will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 46-39 non-league win over Leeton (Leeton, MO).