Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Claremore Zebras (Claremore, OK), 56-17 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hillcrest advances its record to 13-4 on the year. The Hornets host Monett (Monett, MO) to face the Cubs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Cubs enter the match with a record of 7-8.

The Zebras now own a 5-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Collinsville for a 5A District 3 match on Tuesday, January 28. Claremore will encounter a Cardinals team coming off a 56-29 non-league loss to Del City (Del City, OK). The Cardinals record now stands at 7-10.