The Nixa Eagles ran past the visiting Branson Pirates basketball team by a final score of 84-69 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Friday, February 23. Nixa will attempt to move on its 19-6 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 86-66 league win over Joplin (Joplin, MO).

With the defeat, Branson moves to 9-13 on the year. The Pirates host Willard (Willard, MO) to face the Tigers in a Central Ozarks game on Friday, February 23. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 16-8. Willard won 70-56 in their recent league game against Republic (Republic, MO)