Highmore/Harrold Pirates (Highmore, SD) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (Hitchcock, SD), 67-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Highmore/Harrold upgrades its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to James Valley Christian (Huron, SD) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 7-2. James Valley Christian won 57-52 in their recent non-league bout against Ipswich (Ipswich, SD)

Next up, the Patriots play the Redfield Pheasants (Redfield, SD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Hitchcock-Tulare will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Pheasants come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 59-21 non-league loss to Hamlin (Hayti, SD).