The Palestine-Wheatley Patriots basketball squad (Palestine, AR), lost 72-55 in Thursday's league battle with the host Lee Trojans (Marianna, AR)

With the victory, Lee advances its record to 11-10 on the year. The Trojans travel to Des Arc (Des Arc, AR) to encounter the Eagles in a 2A Region 6 test on Friday, January 17. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 1-7.

The Patriots (8-11) will now prepare for their test against England (England, AR). The Lions come into the 2A Region 6 test with a 14-3 record. In their last test, England beat Barton (Lexa, AR), 64-58, in a league test.