The Branson Pirates topped the visiting Carl Junction Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 71-58 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Tuesday, February 13. Branson will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 13-7 record after their 73-60 league loss to Nixa (Nixa, MO).

With the defeat, Carl Junction moves to 9-11 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Neosho (Neosho, MO) to face the Wildcats in a Central Ozarks game on Tuesday, February 13. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 5-15. Neosho lost 66-56 in their recent non-league game against McDonald County (Anderson, MO)