The Branson Pirates held off the host Republic Tigers volleyball team by a score of 3-2 in Tuesday's non-league test.

The Pirates now have a 15-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Webb City for a Class 4 District 11 test on Thursday, October 1. Branson will confront a Cardinals team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Willard (Willard, MO). The Cardinals record now stands at 14-4.

The Tigers (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Carthage (Carthage, MO). The Tigers enter the Class 5 District 12 test with a 9-6 record. In their last test, Carthage held off Joplin (Joplin, MO), 3-0, in a league test.