Notus Pirates (Notus, ID) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Centennial Baptist Mustangs (Caldwell, ID), 49-17 in a league bout.

With the victory, Notus upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Greenleaf Friends Academy (Greenleaf, ID) to play the Grizzlies in a 1A I Western Idaho bout on Thursday, January 18. The Grizzlies come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Greenleaf Friends Academy won 47-16 in their recent league bout against Gem State Academy (Caldwell, ID)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Wilder Wildcats (Wilder, ID) in a 1A I Western Idaho bout, on Friday, January 19. Centennial Baptist will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 4-10 record after their 56-29 league loss to Rimrock (Bruneau, ID).