Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Kirby Trojans (Kirby, AR), 65-58 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Emerson upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Taylor (Taylor, AR) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, November 2. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Trojans play the Legacy Academy Warriors (Lockesburg, AR) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, October 31. Kirby will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 69-65 non-league loss to Varsity Opponent (, ).