Adams Central Patriots (Hastings, NE) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Hastings Tigers (Hastings, NE), 55-22 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Adams Central upgrades its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Patriots host Holdrege (Holdrege, NE) to play the Dusters in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Dusters come into the bout with a record of 7-5. Holdrege won 54-45 in their recent non-league bout against Ainsworth (Ainsworth, NE)

Next up, the Tigers play the Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, NE) in a B District 7 bout, on Saturday, January 6. Hastings will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Minutemen come into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 64-7 non-league loss to Sidney (Sidney, NE).