Gardiner Bruins (Gardiner, MT) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting White Sulphur Springs Hornets (White Sulphur Springs, MT), 59-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gardiner upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Bruins host Twin Bridges (Twin Bridges, MT) to play the Falcons in a C District 12 bout on Saturday, January 14. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 0-4.

Next up, the Hornets play the Lincoln Lynx (Lincoln, MT) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 5. White Sulphur Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Lynx come into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 54-38 league loss to Seeley-Swan (Seeley Lake, MT).