In Monday's league match, the visiting Ash Grove Pirates basketball team scored a good 39-20 triumph over the Pleasant Hope Pirates.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Buffalo Bison (Buffalo, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 15. Ash Grove will attempt to move on its 11-9 season record.

With the defeat, Pleasant Hope moves to 8-17 on the year. The Pirates travel to Diamond (Diamond, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a Southwest match on Friday, February 16. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 21-2. Diamond won 71-36 in their recent league match against Lockwood (Lockwood, MO)