Dale Pirates (Dale, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Byng Pirates (Ada, OK), 66-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dale upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Pirates host Amber-Pocasset (Amber, OK) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, November 17. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Amber-Pocasset won 67-19 in their recent league bout against Ninnekah (Ninnekah, OK)

Next up, the Pirates play the Lone Grove Longhorns (Lone Grove, OK) in a Lake Country game, on Tuesday, November 28. Byng will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.