Early College Hornets (Dover, DE) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting First State Military Academy Bulldogs (Clayton, DE), 39-26 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Early College upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Hornets host Indian River (Dagsboro, DE) to face the Indians in a Henlopen - Southern game on Thursday, December 14. The Indians enter the game with a record of 0-2. Indian River lost 72-32 in their recent league game against Woodbridge (Bridgeville, DE)

With the defeat, First State Military Academy moves to 1-3 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to McKean (Wilmington, DE) to face the Highlanders in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Highlanders enter the game with a record of 3-0. McKean won 81-26 in their recent non-league game against Freire Charter School Wilmington (Wilmington, DE)