In Thursday's league contest, the host Emerson Pirates basketball team scored a good 10-0 triumph over the Columbia Christian Crusaders.

The Pirates (17-5) will now prepare for their contest against Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR). The Crusaders go into the 1A Region 8 contest with a 1-14 record. In their last contest, Columbia Christian was topped by Emerson (Emerson, AR), 10-0, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Crusaders confront the Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR) in a 1A Region 8 contest, on Friday, January 24. Columbia Christian will attempt to better on its 1-14 season record. The Pirates go into the contest with a 17-5 record after their 10-0 league win over Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR).