In Friday's league match, the visiting Branson Pirates basketball team scored a tight 58-53 triumph over the Republic Tigers.

In their next game, the Pirates confront the Reeds Spring Wolves (Reeds Spring, MO) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, February 20. Branson will attempt to move on its 17-3 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 11-12 record after their 60-41 non-league win over West Plains (West Plains, MO).

With the defeat, Republic moves to 17-9 on the year. The Tigers travel to Logan-Rogersville (Rogersville, MO) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 20. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 17-8. Logan-Rogersville won 61-47 in their recent non-league match against Ava (Ava, MO)