Scranton Rockets (Scranton, AR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Hackett Hornets (Hackett, AR), 44-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Scranton upgrades its record to 17-10 on the season. The Rockets host Westside (Coal Hill, AR) to clash with the Rebels in a 2A Region 4 West bout on Wednesday, January 25. The Rebels go into the bout with a record of 3-12. Westside lost 73-52 in their recent league bout against Magazine (Magazine, AR)

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Mulberry/Pleasant View Yellow Jackets (Mulberry, AR) in a 1A West bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Hackett will attempt to upgrade on its 7-11 season record. The Yellow Jackets go into the challenge with a 16-10 record after their 64-39 league win over Hartford (Hartford, AR).