In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Harding Academy Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 66-36 triumph over the Buffalo Island Central Mustangs.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Bald Knob Bulldogs (Bald Knob, AR) in a 3A Region 6 match, on Thursday, January 4. Harding Academy will attempt to better on its 11-4 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 15-1 record after their 54-27 non-league win over Bradford (Bradford, AR).

With the defeat, Buffalo Island Central moves to 8-8 on the year. The Mustangs host Riverside (Lake City, AR) to meet the Rebels in a 2A Region 3 match on Friday, January 5. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 15-4. Riverside won 45-34 in their recent non-league match against Westside (Jonesboro, AR)