Gosnell Pirates (Gosnell, AR) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Blytheville Chickasaws (Blytheville, AR), 45-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gosnell upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Pirates travel to Hoxie (Hoxie, AR) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Monday, November 13. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Chickasaws clash with the Rivercrest Colts (Wilson, AR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 13. Blytheville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Colts go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 56-30 non-league win over Trumann (Trumann, AR).