Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Lacassine Cardinals (Lacassine, LA), 67-62 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hicks advances its record to 3-4 on the year. The Pirates travel to Simpson (Simpson, LA) to battle the Broncos in a non-league contest on Saturday, November 8. The Broncos come into the contest with a record of 2-0. Simpson won 74-50 in their recent non-league contest against Oak Hill (Hineston, LA)

In their next game, the Cardinals battle the Florien Blackcats (Florien, LA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, November 8. Lacassine will attempt to better on its 2-2 season record. The Blackcats come into the contest with a 0-2 record after their 60-59 non-league loss to Pitkin (Pitkin, LA).