Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX) and the host Sinton Pirates (Sinton, TX), saw Mathis's basketball squad knock off Sinton by a score of 56-40.

With the victory, Mathis improves its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Pirates host Rockport-Fulton (Rockport, TX) to battle the Pirates in a 3A Region IV District 30 challenge on Tuesday, February 15. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 11-16. Rockport-Fulton won 72-70 in their recent league challenge against Ingleside (Ingleside, TX)

Next up, the Pirates battle the Goliad Tigers (Goliad, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 30 challenge, on Tuesday, February 15. Sinton will attempt to improve on its 8-18 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-21 record after their 62-26 non-league loss to Aransas Pass (Aransas Pass, TX).