La Vega Pirates (Waco, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Caldwell Hornets (Caldwell, TX), 51-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, La Vega upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Pirates travel to Athens (Athens, TX) to clash with the Hornets in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Lexington Eagles (Lexington, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Caldwell will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.