Hickory Hornets (Hermitage, PA) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Beaver Falls Tigers (Beaver Falls, PA), 54-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hickory advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Hornets host Iroquois (Erie, PA) to face the Braves in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Braves enter the match with a record of 0-1. Iroquois lost 68-46 in their recent non-league match against Jefferson Area (Jefferson, OH)

The Tigers now own a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Castle for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. Beaver Falls will face a Hurricanes squad coming off a 63-43 non-league win over South Allegheny (McKeesport, PA). The Hurricanes record now stands at 3-0.