The Batesville Pioneers topped the visiting Paragould Rams basketball team by a final score of 53-36 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pioneers face the Marion Patriots (Marion, AR) in a 5A East game, on Tuesday, January 16. Batesville will attempt to move on its 9-8 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 53-40 league loss to Searcy (Searcy, AR).

With the defeat, Paragould moves to 1-16 on the year. The Rams host Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR) to face the Raiders in a 5A East game on Tuesday, January 16. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 15-4. Nettleton won 55-45 in their recent league game against West Memphis (West Memphis, AR)