Hill City Hornets (Hill City, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Cook County Vikings (Grand Marais, MN), 49-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hill City advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Hornets host International Falls (International Falls, MN) to meet the Broncos in a non-league match on Saturday, January 18. The Broncos enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Vikings now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mesabi East for a match on Tuesday, January 21.