In Wednesday's league test, the Bigelow Panthers (Bigelow, AR) basketball squad defeated the visiting South Side Hornet (Bee Branch, AR), by a final score of 57-43.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Mt. Vernon-Enola Warhawks (Mt. Vernon, AR) in a 2A Region 5 test, on Friday, January 17. Bigelow will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record. The Warhawks come into the test with a 16-8 record after their 54-45 league loss to Conway Christian (Conway, AR).

The Hornet (13-9) will now prepare for their test against Conway Christian (Conway, AR). The Eagles come into the 2A Region 5 test with a 10-4 record. In their last test, Conway Christian overcame Mt. Vernon-Enola (Mt. Vernon, AR), 54-45, in a league test.