Helena Huskies (Helena, AL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Chelsea Hornets (Chelsea, AL), 54-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Helena upgrades its record to 15-4 on the season. The Huskies host Calera (Calera, AL) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-17. Calera lost 54-52 in their recent non-league bout against Brookwood (Brookwood, AL)

Next up, the Hornets play the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (Trussville, AL) in a 7A Area 6 bout, on Friday, January 5. Chelsea will attempt to upgrade on its 9-13 season record. The Huskies go into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 58-42 non-league win over Gadsden City (Gadsden, AL).