West Hardin Oilers (Saratoga, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Deweyville Pirates (Deweyville, TX), 61-36 in a league bout.

With the win, West Hardin upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Oilers host Sabine Pass (Sabine Pass, TX) to clash with the Sharks in a 2A Region IV District 25 bout on Friday, January 26. The Sharks go into the bout with a record of 14-8. Sabine Pass won 48-37 in their recent league bout against Big Sandy (Dallardsville, TX)

Next up, the Pirates clash with the Evadale Rebels (Evadale, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 25 bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Deweyville will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 17-12 record after their 56-35 league win over Sabine Pass (Sabine Pass, TX).