The East Poinsett County Warriors routed the visiting Cross County Thunderbirds basketball team by a final score of 77-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Warriors face the Rector Cougars (Rector, AR) in a 2A Region 3 game, on Tuesday, January 17. East Poinsett County will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 13-2 record after their 73-58 league win over Earle (Earle, AR).

With the defeat, Cross County moves to 3-12 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Earle (Earle, AR) to face the Bulldogs in a 2A Region 3 game on Wednesday, January 18. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 3-6. Earle lost 73-58 in their recent league game against Rector (Rector, AR)