Athens Hornets (Athens, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Waco Lions (Waco, TX), 57-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Athens upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Hornets travel to Palestine (Palestine, TX) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 8-2. Palestine won 55-43 in their recent non-league bout against Waco (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Palestine Wildcats (Palestine, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 8. Waco will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 71-40 non-league win over Spring Hill (Longview, TX).