The Henning Hornets routed the host Verndale Pirates basketball team by a final score of 77-49 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 20. Henning will attempt to move on its 21-3 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 13-11 record after their 86-47 non-league loss to Battle Lake (Battle Lake, MN).

With the defeat, Verndale moves to 3-19 on the year. The Pirates travel to New York Mills (New York Mills, MN) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 20. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 0-23. New York Mills lost 71-62 in their recent non-league game against Clearbrook-Gonvick (Clearbrook, MN)