The Hidalgo Pirates routed the host Progreso Red Ants basketball team by a final score of 73-37 in Friday's league game.
With the defeat, Progreso moves to 7-15 on the year. The Red ants travel to Rio Hondo (Rio Hondo, TX) to face the Bobcats in a 3A Region IV District 32 game on Tuesday, February 5. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 3-2.