Laquey Hornets (Laquey, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Humansville Tigers (Humansville, MO), 47-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Laquey upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Hornets host Tuscumbia (Tuscumbia, MO) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Lions enter the match with a record of 2-6.

The Tigers now sport a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Climax Springs for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Humansville will face a Cougars squad coming off a 72-49 non-league loss to Tipton (Tipton, MO). The Cougars record now stands at 2-5.