Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Penney Hornets (Hamilton, MO) and the host Trenton Bulldogs (Trenton, MO), saw Penney's basketball squad overcome Trenton by a tally of 73-56.

With the victory, Penney improves its record to 3-11 on the campaign. The Hornets host Chillicothe (Chillicothe, MO) to confront the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 8-3. Chillicothe won 61-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Gallatin (Gallatin, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Polo Panthers (Polo, MO) in a Grand River challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Trenton will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 47-41 non-league win over Stewartsville/Osborn (Stewartsville, MO).