Macks Creek Pirates (Macks Creek, MO) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Wheatland Mules (Wheatland, MO), 57-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Macks Creek upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Humansville (Humansville, MO) to play the Tigers in a Polk County bout on Thursday, December 14. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Mules play the Sheldon Panthers (Sheldon, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Wheatland will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 45-33 league loss to Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO).