Horton Chargers (Horton, KS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host McLouth Bulldogs (McLouth, KS), 64-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Horton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Chargers host Valley Falls (Valley Falls, KS) to play the Dragons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Dragons come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Valley Falls won 66-60 in their recent non-league bout against Oskaloosa (Oskaloosa, KS)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Pleasant Ridge Rams (Easton, KS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. McLouth will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.