Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Converse Wildcats (Converse, LA), 78-46 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hicks advances its record to 12-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Glenmora (Glenmora, LA) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 16. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 6-7. Glenmora lost 61-49 in their recent non-league contest against Buckeye (Buckeye, LA)

In their next game, the Wildcats battle the Glenbrook Apaches (Minden, LA) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 16. Converse will attempt to better on its 4-10 season record. The Apaches come into the contest with a 4-6 record after their 64-54 non-league loss to Claiborne Christian (West Monroe, LA).