Bowie Pirates (Simms, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting McLeod Longhorns (McLeod, TX), 45-13 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Bowie advances its record to 9-8 on the year. The Pirates host Ore City (Ore City, TX) to face the Rebels in a non-league match on Friday, December 6. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 0-11. Ore City lost 50-23 in their recent non-league match against Hughes Springs (Hughes Springs, TX)

The Longhorns now own a 9-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Union Grove for a 2A Region III District 21 match on Tuesday, December 10. McLeod will face a Lions squad coming off a 54-24 non-league win over Legacy Christian Academy (Frisco, TX). The Lions record now stands at 9-2.