Hicks proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 36) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 37-36 victory over the Anacoco Indians. The win was familiar territory for the Pirates, who have now won three games in a row.

Jayde Wilbanks
| 01/20/26 @ Anacoco | 17 |
| 01/16/26 vs Elizabeth | 19 |
| 01/15/26 vs Elizabeth | 19 |
| 01/13/26 vs Fairview | 16 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hicks to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jayde Wilbanks, who went 6-for-10 en route to 17 points and seven boards. The matchup was Wilbanks' fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Katie-Grace Quinn, who posted nine points and eight rebounds.
Hicks' victory bumped their record up to 11-19. As for Anacoco, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-11.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hicks will challenge rival Pitkin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Anacoco is set to square off against their familiar foe Fairview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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