The Dallas County High School Hornets geared up for a key home game Friday night with a convincing 84-44 road win over Jemison, Tuesday night.

The Hornets, who improved to 8-8 overall and 3-0 in Class 4A, Area 6 play, will host Bibb County in a battle of the two top area teams last season. Dallas County claimed the area title on a last-second basket.

Michael Johnson led the Hornets with 18 points in their win over Jemison. Johnson was one of four Dallas County players scoring in double figures.

He was followed by Artelious Dixon with 15 points, and Mark Neely and Andrae Nelson with 10 points apiece. Josh Spears just missed double-digits and finished with eight points.

“This was another big win for us on the road,” Dallas County coach Bill Porter Jr. said. “We’re looking forward to our big area game Friday night against Bibb County.”

The first game will tip off at 5 p.m.