The Henning Hornets topped the visiting Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines basketball team by a final score of 66-55 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Staples-Motley Cardinals (Staples, MN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Henning will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 68-55 non-league win over Browerville (Browerville, MN).

With the defeat, Wadena-Deer Creek moves to 5-3 on the year. The Wolverines travel to Menahga (Menahga, MN) to battle the Braves in a AA Section 8 battle on Tuesday, January 9. The Braves come into the battle with a record of 3-6.