Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Kirkwood Pioneers (Kirkwood, MO) and the host Hazelwood Central Hawks (Florissant, MO), saw Kirkwood's basketball squad overcome Hazelwood Central by a tally of 64-56.

With the victory, Kirkwood improves its record to 9-0 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Webster Groves (Webster Groves, MO) to confront the Statesmen in a Suburban - Yellow challenge on Friday, January 13. The Statesmen come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Webster Groves won 58-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Howell (St. Charles, MO)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Hazelwood Central will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 15-0 record after their 65-32 league win over Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO).