Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Olathe Pirates (Olathe, CO) and the visiting Gunnison Cowboys (Gunnison, CO), saw Olathe's basketball squad hold off Gunnison by a tally of 50-47.

With the victory, Olathe improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Meeker (Meeker, CO) to confront the Cowboys in a 3A Western Slope challenge on Friday, January 12. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Pagosa Springs Pirates (Pagosa Springs, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Gunnison will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 38-27 non-league win over Sanford (Sanford, CO).