Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) and the host Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), saw Branson's basketball squad wallop Joplin by a tally of 61-26.

With the victory, Branson improves its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Pirates host Willard (Willard, MO) to confront the Tigers in a Central Ozarks challenge on Thursday, February 22. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-11.

Next up, the Eagles confront the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Joplin will attempt to improve on its 4-16 season record.