The Marshfield Bluejays tipped the visiting Branson Pirates basketball team by a final score of 57-55 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bluejays face the Aurora Houn Dawgs (Aurora, MO) in a Big 8 game, on Monday, January 8. Marshfield will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record.

With the defeat, Branson moves to 5-4 on the year. The Pirates host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to face the Cardinals in a Central Ozarks game on Thursday, January 11. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-4.