by: Scott McCaulley
After their scheduled openers last week were postponed, the Branson Basketball Teams are getting into action this week at the Willard Tournament.
The Pirates opened play on Wednesday night dropping a 53-41 decision to Bolivar while the Lady Pirates open play in the eight team tournament this afternoon at 4:00 against Walnut Grove.
Meanwhile, play resumes at two Lakes Area Tournaments today with just one game at the Forsyth Boys Tournament with Reeds Spring and Blue Eye playing in a Consolation Game at 6:00. At the Blue Eye Girls Tournament, Consolation and Winner’s Semi-finals are scheduled:
Reeds Spring vs. Glendale JV 4:00
Spokane vs. Exeter 5:30
Blue Eye vs. Forsyth 7:00
Glendale vs. Hartville 8:30