In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Emerson Pirates basketball team scored a good 57-47 triumph over the Kirby Trojans.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Nevada Blue Jays (Rosston, AR) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 23. Emerson will attempt to move on its 19-11 season record. The Blue Jays enter the match with a 30-7 record after their 67-53 non-league win over Mineral Springs (Mineral Springs, AR).

With the defeat, Kirby moves to 29-11 on the year.