Avon Pirates (Avon, SD) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD), 36-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Avon upgrades its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 22. The come into the bout with a record of 2-6. Freeman Academy/Marion lost 55-35 in their recent non-league bout against Canistota (Canistota, SD)

Next up, the play the Wessington Springs Spartans (Wessington Springs, SD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 25. Andes Central/Dakota Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Spartans come into the bout with a 4-8 record after their 38-31 non-league loss to James Valley Christian (Huron, SD).