Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Augusta Red Devils (Augusta, AR) and the visiting Palestine-Wheatley Patriots (Palestine, AR), saw Augusta's basketball squad overcome Palestine-Wheatley by a tally of 70-52.

With the victory, Augusta improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Abundant Life (North Little Rock, AR) to confront the Owls in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 13. The Owls come into the challenge with a record of 4-9.

Next up, the Patriots confront the McCrory Jaguars (McCrory, AR) in a 2A Region 6 challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Palestine-Wheatley will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 50-40 league win over Des Arc (Des Arc, AR).