Blackwell Hornets (Blackwell, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Highland Hornets (Roscoe, TX), 18-16 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Blackwell upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Roscoe (Roscoe, TX) to play the Plowboys in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 2. The Plowboys come into the bout with a record of 2-5. Roscoe won 36-30 in their recent non-league bout against Robert Lee (Robert Lee, TX)

Next up, the Hornets play the Robert Lee Steers (Robert Lee, TX) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 2. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Steers come into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 36-30 non-league loss to Roscoe (Roscoe, TX).