Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Greenwood Blue Jays (Springfield, MO) and the host Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO), saw Greenwood's basketball squad overcome Ash Grove by a tally of 88-73.

With the victory, Greenwood improves its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Blue Jays travel to Stockton (Stockton, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Ash Grove will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record.