Hartford Orioles (Hartford, WI) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Grafton Black Hawks (Grafton, WI), 81-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Hartford upgrades its record to 8-1 on the year. The Orioles host Pius XI Catholic (Milwaukee, WI) to face the Popes in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Popes enter the match with a record of 7-2. Pius XI Catholic won 79-37 in their recent league match against Greendale (Greendale, WI)

The Black Hawks now sport a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wauwatosa East for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Grafton will face a Red Raiders squad coming off a 76-34 league win over Wauwatosa West (Wauwatosa, WI). The Red Raiders record now stands at 10-0.