Missouri High School Basketball - Pleasant Hope over Pierce City
February 9, 2024: Pleasant Hope, MO 65725 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pleasant Hope Pirates (Pleasant Hope, MO) and the visiting Pierce City Eagles (Pierce City, MO), saw Pleasant Hope's basketball squad overcome Pierce City by a tally of 49-29.
With the victory, Pleasant Hope improves its record to 17-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Ash Grove (Ash Grove, MO) to confront the Pirates in a Southwest challenge on Monday, February 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 14-7. Ash Grove won 54-49 in their recent league challenge against Stockton (Stockton, MO)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) in a Southwest challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Pierce City will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 4-17 record after their 55-44 league loss to Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).