The Emerson Pirates basketball squad (Emerson, AR), was outscored 60-49 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Parkers Chapel Trojans (El Dorado, AR)

With the victory, Parkers Chapel advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Trojans travel to Ouachita (Donaldson, AR) to battle the Warriors in a 2A Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, December 2. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

In their next game, the Pirates battle the Parkers Chapel Trojans (El Dorado, AR) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 15. Emerson will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record.