In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Pleasant Hope Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 58-36 triumph over the Fair Play Hornets.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Marionville Comets (Marionville, MO) in a Southwest match, on Friday, January 26. Pleasant Hope will attempt to move on its 13-3 season record. The Comets enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 67-48 league win over Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).

With the defeat, Fair Play moves to 3-11 on the year. The Hornets travel to Humansville (Humansville, MO) to face the Tigers in a Polk County match on Friday, January 26. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 7-11. Humansville won 67-15 in their recent non-league match against Everton (Everton, MO)