In Friday's league match, the visiting Stockton Tigers basketball team scored a good 41-24 triumph over the Pleasant Hope Pirates.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Marionville Comets (Marionville, MO) in a Southwest match, on Tuesday, January 9. Stockton will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record. The Comets enter the match with a 11-2 record after their 53-28 non-league win over Crane (Crane, MO).

With the defeat, Pleasant Hope moves to 5-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Walnut Grove (Walnut Grove, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Monday, January 8. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 9-1. Walnut Grove won 49-47 in their recent league match against Macks Creek (Macks Creek, MO)