Lincoln Cardinals (Lincoln, MO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Hermitage Hornets (Hermitage, MO), 45-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lincoln upgrades its record to 2-5 on the season. The Cardinals host Iberia (Iberia, MO) to clash with the Rangers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Rangers go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Iberia won 80-47 in their recent non-league bout against Otterville (Otterville, MO)

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Otterville Eagles (Otterville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Hermitage will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 80-47 non-league loss to Iberia (Iberia, MO).