Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hardin Hornets (Hardin, TX) and the visiting Broaddus Bulldogs (Broaddus, TX), saw Hardin's basketball squad hold off Broaddus by a tally of 44-41.

With the victory, Hardin improves its record to 3-10 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Vidor (Vidor, TX) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. Vidor won 67-63 in their recent league challenge against West Orange-Stark (Orange, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Chireno Owls (Chireno, TX) in a 2A Region III District 24 challenge, on Friday, December 30. Broaddus will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record.