Reedley Pirates (Reedley, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA), 45-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Reedley upgrades its record to 7-9 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Liberty (Madera, CA) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Hawks come into the bout with a record of 4-9. Liberty lost 72-56 in their recent non-league bout against Stone Ridge Christian (Merced, CA)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Yosemite Badgers (Oakhurst, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 4. Avenal will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record. The Badgers come into the bout with a 4-9 record after their 58-29 non-league loss to Mt. Whitney (Visalia, CA).