Devine Warhorses (Devine, TX) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX), 69-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Devine upgrades its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Warhorses host Marion (Marion, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 16. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 7-4. Marion lost 61-44 in their recent non-league bout against Grace Prep (Arlington, TX)

Next up, the Pirates encounter the San Diego Vaqueros (San Diego, TX) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 16. Mathis will attempt to advance on its 5-3 season record.