Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Bearden Bears (Bearden, AR), 68-32 in a league match.

With the victory, Emerson advances its record to 16-5 on the year. The Pirates host Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR) to face the Crusaders in a 1A Region 8 match on Thursday, January 23. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 1-13. Columbia Christian lost 10-0 in their recent league match against Taylor (Taylor, AR)

The Bears now own a 10-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Taylor for a 1A Region 8 match on Friday, January 24. Bearden will encounter a Tigers team coming off a 10-0 league win over Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 17-4.