Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) and the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), saw Joplin's basketball squad knock off Branson by a tally of 65-50.

With the triumph, Joplin moves its record to 7-3 on the year. The Eagles host Parkview (Springfield, MO) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 21. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 5-7. Parkview lost 62-54 in their recent league game against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO)

With the defeat, Branson moves to 4-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Trinity Christian Academy (Hollister, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 21. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 7-2.