Longview Lobos (Longview, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Pine Tree Pirates (Longview, TX), 57-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Longview upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Lobos travel to Kilgore (Kilgore, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 8. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Kilgore won 55-54 in their recent non-league bout against Willis (Willis, TX)

Next up, the Pirates play the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (Elysian Fields, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 11. Pine Tree will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 57-41 non-league loss to Gilmer (Gilmer, TX).