Hidalgo Pirates (Hidalgo, TX) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Santa Maria Cougars (Santa Maria, TX), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hidalgo improves its record to 3-9 on the season. The Pirates travel to Economedes (Edinburg, TX) to encounter the Jaguars in a non-league test on Tuesday, September 10. The Jaguars go into the test with a record of 6-5.

The Cougars now own a 9-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Jubilee Brownsville for a non-league test on Tuesday, September 3. Santa Maria will encounter a Titans squad coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to IDEA Edinburg College Prep (Edinburg, TX). The Titans record now stands at 1-4.