The Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots basketball team (Tulare, SD), was toppled 67-53 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Highmore/Harrold Pirates (Highmore, SD)

The Pirates now possess a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host James Valley Christian for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 23. Highmore/Harrold will confront a Vikings team coming off a 64-49 non-league loss to Wolsey-Wessington (Wolsey, SD). The Vikings record now stands at 3-6.

The Patriots (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against Redfield (Redfield, SD). The Pheasants come into the non-league battle with a 1-8 record. In their last battle, Redfield was toppled by Hamlin (Hayti, SD), 83-19, in a non-league battle.