Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Riverview Raiders (Searcy, AR) and the host Central Cougars (West Helena, AR), saw Riverview's basketball squad overcome Central by a tally of 69-52.

With the victory, Riverview improves its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Episcopal (Little Rock, AR) to confront the Wildcats in a 3A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Episcopal won 61-37 in their recent league challenge against Harding Academy (Searcy, AR)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Bald Knob Bulldogs (Bald Knob, AR) in a 3A Region 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Central will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 17-3 record after their 73-54 league win over Rose Bud (Rose Bud, AR).