Hyannis Longhorns (Hyannis, NE) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Morrill Lions (Morrill, NE), 48-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hyannis upgrades its record to 12-1 on the season. The Longhorns travel to Crawford (Crawford, NE) to confront the Rams in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Crawford won 38-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Hay Springs (Hay Springs, NE)

Next up, the Lions confront the Hay Springs Hawks (Hay Springs, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Morrill will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 11-2 record after their 38-35 non-league loss to Crawford (Crawford, NE).