Hermitage Hornets (Hermitage, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Skyline Tigers (Urbana, MO), 45-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hermitage advances its record to 9-3 on the year. The Hornets travel to Wheatland (Wheatland, MO) to face the Mules in a Polk County match on Friday, January 17. The Mules enter the match with a record of 11-2. Wheatland won 62-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Warsaw (Warsaw, MO)

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the Warsaw Wildcats (Warsaw, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 17. Skyline will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 62-51 non-league loss to Wheatland (Wheatland, MO).