The Holcomb Hornets topped the host Puxico Indians basketball team by a final score of 40-32 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Senath-Hornersville Lions (Senath, MO) in a Bootheel game, on Friday, February 9. Holcomb will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record.

With the defeat, Puxico moves to 3-14 on the year. The Indians travel to Scott City (Scott City, MO) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Monday, February 12. The Rams enter the game with a record of 14-5. Scott City lost 76-51 in their recent non-league game against Portageville (Portageville, MO)