Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Holden Rockets (Holden, LA), 61-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hicks advances its record to 26-11 on the year. The Pirates host Holy Savior Menard (Alexandria, LA) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 5-16. Holy Savior Menard lost 86-74 in their recent non-league match against Plainview (Glenmora, LA)

The Rockets now own a 7-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Albany for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. Holden will face a Hornets squad coming off a 51-24 non-league win over Springfield (Springfield, LA). The Hornets record now stands at 26-12.