Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Crane Pirates (Crane, MO) and the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), saw Crane's basketball squad wallop Branson by a tally of 57-35.

With the victory, Crane improves its record to 12-0 on the campaign. The Pirates host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO) to confront the Mountaineers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 29. The Mountaineers come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Mt. Vernon lost 59-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Arlington (Arlington, TN)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Glendale Falcons (Springfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 14. Branson will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record.