The Branson Pirates basketball squad (Branson, MO), was nudged 52-47 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO)

With the victory, Parkview advances its record to 6-3 on the year. The Vikings travel to Milton (Milton, GA) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 12-3. Milton won 56-40 in their recent league battle against Seckinger (Buford, GA)

The Pirates now own a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Monett for a non-league battle on Monday, January 20. Branson will meet a Cubs squad coming off a 60-46 non-league win over Sparta (Sparta, MO). The Cubs record now stands at 5-7.