Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 69-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Ozark (Ozark, MO) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 19. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Pirates clash with the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) in a Freelance bout, on Friday, December 19. Branson will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 52-50 league win over Battle (Columbia, MO).