The Hicks Pirates tipped the visiting Pickering Red Devils basketball team by a final score of 79-75 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Pleasant Hill Eagles (Pleasant Hill, LA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 6. Hicks will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-6 record after their 83-43 non-league loss to Rosepine (Rosepine, LA).

With the defeat, Pickering moves to 10-7 on the year. The Red devils host Leesville (Leesville, LA) to face the Wampus Cats in a non-league game on Monday, January 9. The Wampus Cats enter the game with a record of 1-9.