In Saturday's non-league contest, the host Hicks Pirates basketball team scored a good 52-43 win over the Florien Blackcats.

The Pirates (3-1) will now prepare for their contest against Plainview (Glenmora, LA). The Hornets come into the non-league contest with a 4-0 record. In their last contest, Plainview defeated Pitkin (Pitkin, LA), 58-48, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Blackcats battle the Ebarb Rebels (Noble, LA) in a non-league contest, on Monday, November 11. Florien will attempt to better on its 2-2 season record. The Rebels come into the contest with a 1-1 record after their 75-51 non-league loss to Stanley (Logansport, LA).