Kelly Hawks (Benton, MO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Oak Ridge Blue Jays (Oak Ridge, MO), 56-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kelly upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Hawks travel to Scott City (Scott City, MO) to clash with the Rams in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 8-2. Scott City won 76-65 in their recent non-league bout against Woodland (Marble Hill, MO)

Next up, the Blue Jays clash with the Scott City Rams (Scott City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Oak Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 8-3 record after their 56-51 non-league loss to Kelly (Benton, MO).