The Monett Cubs basketball squad (Monett, MO), was outscored 79-62 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Branson Pirates (Branson, MO)

With the victory, Branson advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Pirates travel to Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 12-4.

The Cubs now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clever for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. Monett will meet a Blue Jays squad coming off a 38-30 non-league win over Sparta (Sparta, MO). The Blue Jays record now stands at 7-6.