Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) and the visiting Hazen Hornets (Hazen, AR), saw Barton's basketball squad wallop Hazen by a tally of 76-38.

With the victory, Barton improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Bears host Palestine-Wheatley (Palestine, AR) to confront the Patriots in a 2A Region 6 challenge on Friday, January 19. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-9.

Next up, the Hornets confront the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots (Palestine, AR) in a 2A Region 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Hazen will attempt to improve on its 0-9 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 53-49 non-league loss to Clarendon (Clarendon, AR).