Avon Pirates (Avon, SD) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD), 45-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Avon advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Pirates host Burke (Burke, SD) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 9-5. Burke lost 70-35 in their recent league match against Lyman (Presho, SD)

The now own a 9-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Viborg/Hurley for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. Andes Central/Dakota Christian will face a Cougars squad coming off a 55-24 non-league win over Baltic (Baltic, SD). The Cougars record now stands at 9-4.