Caldwell Hornets (Caldwell, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Hempstead Bobcats (Hempstead, TX), 71-61 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Caldwell upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Hornets host Mumford (Mumford, TX) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 19. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 2-0. Mumford won 71-49 in their recent non-league match against Fayetteville (Fayetteville, TX)

The Bobcats now sport a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Navasota for a non-league match on Friday, November 22. Hempstead will face a Rattlers squad coming off a 61-55 non-league loss to Aggieland HomeSchool (College Station, TX). The Rattlers record now stands at 0-1.