In Friday's non-league test, the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting Bolivar Liberators (Bolivar, MO), by a final score of 43-41.

Next, the Pirates clash with the Walnut Grove Tigers (Walnut Grove, MO) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 6. Ash Grove will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-0 record after their 67-38 non-league win over Early (Morrisville, MO).

With the loss, Bolivar falls to 3-1 on the campaign. The Liberators travel to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 6. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Hillcrest won 73-24 in their recent non-league bout against Lighthouse Christian (Springfield, MO)