In Friday's non-league test, the Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) basketball squad knocked off the host Monett Cubs (Monett, MO), by a score of 46-35.

Next, the Pirates encounter the Blue Eye Bulldogs (Blue Eye, MO) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 6. Branson will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 7-2 record after their 37-35 non-league win over Fordland (Fordland, MO).

The Cubs (3-5) will now prepare for their test against Seneca (Seneca, MO). The Indians come into the Big 8 outing with a 4-6 record. In their last outing, Seneca was dropped by Neosho (Neosho, MO), 48-41, in a non-league outing.