Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pitkin Tigers (Pitkin, LA), 51-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Hicks upgrades its record to 15-9 on the season. The Pirates host Oak Hill (Hineston, LA) to play the Rams in a B District 4 bout on Friday, January 27. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 27-8.

Next up, the Tigers play the Elizabeth Bulldogs (Elizabeth, LA) in a B District 4 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Pitkin will attempt to upgrade on its 20-12 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 9-12 record after their 58-25 league loss to Oak Hill (Hineston, LA).