Proviso East Pirates (Maywood, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Hinsdale South Hornets (Darien, IL), 65-51 in a league match.

With the victory, Proviso East upgrades its record to 10-7 on the year. The Pirates host Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) to face the Mustangs in a West Suburban - Gold match on Friday, January 17. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 10-8. Downers Grove South won 74-60 in their recent league match against Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL)

The Hornets now sport a 3-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Berwyn/Cicero Morton for a West Suburban - Gold match on Friday, January 17. Hinsdale South will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 77-64 league loss to Leyden (Franklin Park, IL). The Mustangs record now stands at 2-15.