Advance Hornets (Advance, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Bell City Cubs (Bell City, MO), 65-57 in a league bout.

With the victory, Advance upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Hornets host Puxico (Puxico, MO) to play the Indians in a Stoddard County bout on Friday, December 8. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Puxico won 62-51 in their recent non-league bout against Greenville (Greenville, MO)

Next up, the Cubs play the Richland Rebels (Essex, MO) in a Stoddard County bout, on Friday, December 8. Bell City will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 64-57 non-league loss to Kelly (Benton, MO).