Oakley Hornets (Oakley, ID) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Declo Hornets (Declo, ID), 48-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Oakley upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Hornets travel to Grace (Grace, ID) to play the Grizzlies in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a record of 9-3. Grace won 62-24 in their recent league bout against Butte County (Arco, ID)

Next up, the Hornets play the The Ambrose School Archers (Meridian, ID) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. Declo will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Archers go into the bout with a 3-7 record after their 59-36 non-league loss to McCall-Donnelly (McCall, ID).