The Kirksville Tigers were victorious over the visiting Hannibal Pirates basketball squad by a final score of 60-43 in Friday's league challenge.

The Tigers (9-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Westran (Huntsville, MO). The Hornets come into the non-league challenge with a 12-3 record. In their last challenge, Westran defeated Knox County (Edina, MO), 59-28, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Pirates battle the Van-Far Indians (Vandalia, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 20. Hannibal will attempt to better on its 2-9 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 51-35 league loss to Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO).