The Kaplan Pirates tipped the visiting North Vermilion Patriots basketball team by a final score of 54-48 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the St. Thomas More Cougars (Lafayette, LA) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, February 7. Kaplan will attempt to move on its 15-11 season record.

With the defeat, North Vermilion moves to 12-12 on the year. The Patriots host Westgate (New Iberia, LA) to face the Tigers in a 4A District 4 game on Friday, February 9. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 16-11. Westgate lost 75-60 in their recent league game against Northside (Lafayette, LA)