The Kelly Hawks basketball squad (Benton, MO), was crushed 96-69 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Delta Bobcats (Delta, MO)

With the victory, Delta advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 3-4. Notre Dame lost 62-53 in their recent league battle against Sikeston (Sikeston, MO)

The Hawks now own a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Scott City for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. Kelly will meet a Rams squad coming off a 79-40 non-league win over St. Vincent (Perryville, MO). The Rams record now stands at 5-0.