The Branson Pirates basketball team (Branson, MO), was overwhelmed 65-40 in Friday's non-league battle with the host West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO)

The Zizzers now possess a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Helias for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 25.

The Pirates (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against Parkview (Springfield, MO). The Vikings come into the non-league battle with a 7-4 record. In their last battle, Parkview trounced Lebanon (Lebanon, MO), 59-39, in a league battle.