Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (Wadena, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Henning Hornets (Henning, MN), 54-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wadena-Deer Creek upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Wolverines host Pillager (Pillager, MN) to play the Huskies in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Huskies go into the bout with a record of 2-6. Pillager lost 96-34 in their recent league bout against Crosby-Ironton (Crosby, MN)

Next up, the Hornets play the New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN) in a A Section 6 bout, on Friday, January 5. Henning will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record.