Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO), 60-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Jefferson City upgrades its record to 23-7 on the season. The Jays travel to Ladue Horton Watkins (St. Louis, MO) to clash with the Rams in a non-league bout on Friday, March 17. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 17-4. Ladue Horton Watkins won 42-41 in their recent non-league bout against Westminster Christian (St. Louis, MO)