Reedley Pirates (Reedley, CA) backers went home content Thursday as they observed their basketball team smash the host Sanger West Hornets (Fresno, CA), 48-27 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Yosemite Badgers (Oakhurst, CA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 28. Reedley will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record.

With the defeat, Sanger West moves to 4-7 on the year. The Hornets travel to Hoover (Fresno, CA) to face the Patriots in a North Yosemite game on Tuesday, December 19. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 3-5.