Miller Cardinals (Miller, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Crane Pirates (Crane, MO), 49-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Miller upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Mansfield (Mansfield, MO) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Monday, December 19. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Pirates play the Hartville Eagles (Hartville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 19. Crane will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 38-36 non-league win over Plato (Plato, MO).