The Laquey Hornets basketball squad (Laquey, MO), was crushed 57-26 in Monday's league battle with the host Richland Bears (Richland, MO)

With the victory, Richland advances its record to 9-6 on the year. The Bears host Climax Springs (Climax Springs, MO) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 6-9. Climax Springs lost 40-21 in their recent non-league battle against Appleton City (Appleton City, MO)

The Hornets now own a 2-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Licking for a Frisco battle on Tuesday, February 4.