Mercedes Tigers (Mercedes, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Hidalgo Early College Pirates (Hidalgo, TX), 43-13 in a non-league match.

The Tigers (3-3) will now prepare for their contest against Sharyland (Mission, TX). The Rattlers go into the non-league contest with a 7-1 record.

In their next game, the Pirates confront the Donna North Chiefs (Donna, TX) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, November 18. Hidalgo Early College will attempt to better on its 1-4 season record. The Chiefs enter the match with a 0-4 record after their 32-13 non-league loss to Hanna (Brownsville, TX).