Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) and the host Stockton Tigers (Stockton, MO), saw Ash Grove's basketball squad overcome Stockton by a tally of 46-38.

With the victory, Ash Grove improves its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Pleasant Hope (Pleasant Hope, MO) to confront the Pirates in a Southwest challenge on Monday, February 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 8-16. Pleasant Hope lost 66-40 in their recent league challenge against Pierce City (Pierce City, MO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Butler Bears (Butler, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 12. Stockton will attempt to improve on its 8-14 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 9-13 record after their 54-49 league win over Warsaw (Warsaw, MO).