Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Earle Bulldogs (Earle, AR) and the host Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR), saw Earle's basketball squad overcome Cross County by a tally of 75-55.

With the victory, Earle improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR) to confront the Warriors in a 2A Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 8-10. East Poinsett County won 75-70 in their recent league challenge against Rector (Rector, AR)

Next up, the Thunderbirds confront the Bay Yellowjackets (Bay, AR) in a 2A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Cross County will attempt to improve on its 3-13 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 17-9 record after their 62-54 league win over Riverside (Lake City, AR).