Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO), 67-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Branson upgrades its record to 11-9 on the season. The Pirates host Carthage (Carthage, MO) to clash with the Tigers in a Central Ozarks bout on Monday, February 12. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 9-14. Carthage lost 78-32 in their recent league bout against Nixa (Nixa, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) in a Central Ozarks bout, on Monday, February 12. Carl Junction will attempt to upgrade on its 10-7 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 4-11 record after their 60-23 non-league loss to Nevada (Nevada, MO).