Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hill City Hornets (Hill City, MN) and the visiting Cromwell Cardinals (Cromwell, MN), saw Hill City's basketball squad hold off Cromwell by a tally of 68-64.

With the victory, Hill City improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Hornets host Laporte (Laporte, MN) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 0-6. Laporte lost 62-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Blackduck (Blackduck, MN)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Ogilvie Lions (Ogilvie, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Cromwell will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 59-52 league loss to Braham (Braham, MN).