In Friday's non-league match, the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) basketball team triumphed over the host Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), by a score of 79-53.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Smith-Cotton Tigers (Sedalia, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Hillcrest will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 0-6 record after their 67-56 non-league loss to Versailles (Versailles, MO).

With the defeat, Branson moves to 3-3 on the year. The Pirates host Cassville (Cassville, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 4-3.