In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Kaplan Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 61-40 triumph over the Midland Rebels.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Bell City Bruins (Bell City, LA) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 16. Kaplan will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Bruins enter the match with a 10-6 record after their 46-43 non-league win over J.S. Clark (New Orleans, LA).

With the defeat, Midland moves to 5-12 on the year. The Rebels host Doyle (Livingston, LA) to confront the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 20. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 3-9. Doyle lost 50-30 in their recent non-league battle against Houma Christian (Houma, LA)