Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) and the host Reeds Spring Wolves (Reeds Spring, MO), saw Ash Grove's basketball squad hold off Reeds Spring by a tally of 44-40.

With the victory, Ash Grove improves its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Lockwood (Lockwood, MO) to play the Tigers in a Southwest challenge on Monday, January 23. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Lockwood lost 52-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Golden City (Golden City, MO)

Next up, the Wolves play the Seymour Tigers (Seymour, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Reeds Spring will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 64-45 league win over Norwood (Norwood, MO).