Hays Hawks (Buda, TX) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host St. Andrew's Highlanders (Austin, TX), 59-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hays upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Belton (Belton, TX) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 1. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 4-0. Belton won 57-47 in their recent non-league bout against East View (Georgetown, TX)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Hendrickson Hawks (Pflugerville, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 1. St. Andrew's will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 59-30 non-league win over Northeast Early College (Austin, TX).