The Taylor Tigers were victorious over the host Emerson Pirates basketball squad by a final score of 66-49 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Strong Bulldogs (Strong, AR) in a 1A Region 8 outing, on Monday, December 15. Taylor will attempt to upgrade on its 9-4 season record. The Bulldogs enter the outing with a 0-2 record after their 33-30 league loss to Bradley (Bradley, AR).

The Pirates (5-11) will now prepare for their outing against Parkers Chapel (El Dorado, AR). The Trojans enter the non-league game with a 5-4 record. In their last game, Parkers Chapel was beaten by Hampton (Hampton, AR), 97-66, in a league game.