Plainview Pirates (Plainview, NE) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Winside Wildcats (Winside, NE), 41-22 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Plainview upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Pirates host Wausa (Wausa, NE) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, December 4. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Wynot Blue Devils (Wynot, NE) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 4. Winside will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Blue Devils go into the test with a 1-0 record after their 41-27 league win over Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NE).