Plato Eagles (Plato, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Clever Blue Jays (Clever, MO), 52-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Plato upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to West Plains (West Plains, MO) to play the Zizzers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 5. The Zizzers go into the bout with a record of 9-4. West Plains won 81-40 in their recent non-league bout against Bradleyville (Bradleyville, MO)

Next up, the Blue Jays play the Pleasant Hope Pirates (Pleasant Hope, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Clever will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.