In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Greenbrier Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 62-40 triumph over the Batesville Pioneers.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Van Buren Pointers (Van Buren, AR) in a 5A West match, on Friday, January 5. Greenbrier will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Pointers enter the match with a 11-5 record after their 78-62 non-league win over Southside (Fort Smith, AR).

With the defeat, Batesville moves to 5-10 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Valley View (Jonesboro, AR) to face the Blazers in a 5A East match on Friday, January 5. The Blazers enter the match with a record of 9-6. Valley View lost 63-53 in their recent non-league match against Brookland (Brookland, AR)