Alameda Hornets (Alameda, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Bishop O'Dowd Dragons (Oakland, CA), 63-53 in a league bout.

With the victory, Alameda upgrades its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Hornets host Encinal (Alameda, CA) to play the Jets in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Jets come into the bout with a record of 4-9. Encinal won 42-40 in their recent league bout against Hayward (Hayward, CA)

Next up, the Dragons play the St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots (Alameda, CA) in a West Alameda County - Foothill bout, on Wednesday, January 11. Bishop O'Dowd will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Pilots come into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 62-46 league loss to Piedmont (Piedmont, CA).