The West Pioneers defeated the host Pittsburg Dragons basketball squad by a final score of 80-68 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Pioneers clash with the Olathe North Eagles (Olathe, KS) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 23. West will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Eagles come into the outing with a 6-1 record after their 65-42 league win over Olathe South (Olathe, KS).

The Dragons (6-8) will now prepare for their outing against Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS). The Blues come into the non-league outing with a 7-3 record. In their last game, Washburn Rural was beaten by Emporia (Emporia, KS), 52-46, in a league game.