Markesan Hornets (Markesan, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Rio Vikings (Rio, WI), 57-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Markesan upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Hornets host Montello (Montello, WI) to play the Hilltoppers in a Trailways - West bout on Tuesday, February 1. The Hilltoppers come into the bout with a record of 2-10. Montello lost 77-28 in their recent league bout against Randolph (Randolph, WI)

Next up, the Vikings play the Green Lake/Princeton Tigersharks (Green Lake, WI) in a Trailways - West bout, on Tuesday, February 1. Rio will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Tigersharks come into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 57-48 league win over Pardeeville (Pardeeville, WI).