McCormick Chiefs (McCormick, SC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Dixie Hornets (Due West, SC), 41-25 in a league bout.

With the victory, McCormick upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Chiefs host Emerald (Greenwood, SC) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 1-3. Emerald lost 43-25 in their recent non-league bout against Saluda (Saluda, SC)

Next up, the Hornets play the Ware Shoals Hornets (Ware Shoals, SC) in a A Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Dixie will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 53-13 league win over Thornwell (Clinton, SC).