The Highline Pirates basketball squad (Burien, WA), was crushed 72-42 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Mercer Island Islanders (Mercer Island, WA)

With the victory, Mercer Island advances its record to 10-1 on the year. The Islanders travel to Redmond (Redmond, WA) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Friday, January 10. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Redmond won 72-44 in their recent non-league battle against Bothell/Inglemoor (Bothell, WA)

The Pirates now own a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Inglemoor for a non-league battle on Friday, January 10. Highline will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 70-36 non-league win over Evergreen (Seattle, WA). The Vikings record now stands at 5-6.