Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) and the host Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO), saw Ash Grove's basketball squad wallop Diamond by a tally of 76-40.

With the victory, Ash Grove improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO) to confront the Bears in a Southwest challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 6-6.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Diamond will attempt to improve on its 2-13 season record.