Hinkley Thunderbirds (Aurora, CO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Lincoln Lancers (Denver, CO), 60-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hinkley upgrades its record to 1-7 on the season. The Thunderbirds travel to DSST: Green Valley Ranch (Denver, CO) to clash with the Raptors in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Raptors go into the bout with a record of 6-1. DSST: Green Valley Ranch lost 79-32 in their recent non-league bout against Smoky Hill (Aurora, CO)

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Arrupe Jesuit Generals (Denver, CO) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 6. Lincoln will attempt to upgrade on its 8-3 season record. The Generals go into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 54-33 non-league loss to Skyview (Thornton, CO).