In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting McGehee Owls basketball team scored a decisive 70-41 triumph over the Stuttgart Ricebirds.

In their next game, the Owls confront the Monticello Billies (Monticello, AR) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 5. McGehee will attempt to better on its 8-2 season record. The Billies enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 77-58 non-league loss to Central Arkansas Christian (North Little Rock, AR).

With the defeat, Stuttgart moves to 0-7 on the year. The Ricebirds travel to Lonoke (Lonoke, AR) to confront the Jackrabbits in a 4A Region 2 match on Tuesday, January 5. The Jackrabbits enter the match with a record of 1-3. Lonoke won 59-53 in their recent non-league match against White Hall (White Hall, AR)