Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) and the visiting Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO), saw Jefferson City's basketball squad overcome Hannibal by a tally of 48-34.

With the victory, Jefferson City improves its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Jays travel to Jackson (Jackson, MO) to confront the Fighting Indians in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Fighting Indians come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Jackson won 69-35 in their recent league challenge against Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Monroe City Panthers (Monroe City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 3. Hannibal will attempt to improve on its 9-9 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 10-9 record after their 52-22 non-league win over Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO).