The Ozark Catholic Academy Griffins basketball squad (Springdale, AR), was nudged 46-43 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Decatur Bulldogs (Decatur, AR)

With the victory, Decatur advances its record to 6-8 on the year. The Bulldogs host Life Way Christian (Centerton, AR) to meet the Warriors in a 2A Region 1 battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 6-11. Life Way Christian won 58-35 in their recent league battle against Eureka Springs (Eureka Springs, AR)

The Griffins now own a 3-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Alpena for a 2A Region 1 battle on Friday, January 24. Ozark Catholic Academy will meet a Leopards squad coming off a 65-25 league win over Eureka Springs (Eureka Springs, AR). The Leopards record now stands at 8-17.