Penney Hornets (Hamilton, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Orrick Bearcats (Orrick, MO), 59-31 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Penney advances its record to 7-7 on the year. The Hornets host North Platte (Dearborn, MO) to face the Panthers in a KCI match on Friday, January 24. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 12-3. North Platte won 66-51 in their recent non-league match against Maysville (Maysville, MO)

The Bearcats now own a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tina-Avalon for a non-league match on Friday, January 24.