Pilot Rock Rockets (Pilot Rock, OR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Harper Hornets (Harper, OR), 53-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pilot Rock upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Rockets host Burns (Burns, OR) to clash with the Hilanders in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Hilanders go into the bout with a record of 6-1. Burns won 57-38 in their recent non-league bout against Powder Valley (North Powder, OR)

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Nixyaawii Community Eagles (Pendleton, OR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Harper will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record.