Tomahawk Hatchets (Tomahawk, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Elcho Hornets (Elcho, WI), 45-28 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tomahawk improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Hatchets travel to Rhinelander (Rhinelander, WI) to confront the Hodags in a Great Northern challenge on Tuesday, November 29. The Hodags come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Rhinelander won 70-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Ashland (Ashland, WI)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Tigerton Tigers (Tigerton, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 29. Elcho will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.