Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Fairview Panthers (Grant, LA), 46-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Hicks advances its record to 29-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Elizabeth (Elizabeth, LA) to face the Bulldogs in a B District 4 match on Friday, January 17. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 9-11. Elizabeth lost 77-69 in their recent non-league match against Georgetown (Georgetown, LA)

The Panthers now own a 27-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pitkin for a B District 4 match on Monday, January 20.