The Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) basketball trounced the host Hazen Hornets (Hazen, AR), 60-11 in Friday's league test.

Next, the Bears encounter the Lonoke Jackrabbits (Lonoke, AR) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 27. Barton will attempt to improve on its 23-1 season record. The Jackrabbits enter the battle with a 8-14 record after their 73-28 league loss to Forrest City (Forrest City, AR).

The Hornets now own a 3-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lee for a 2A Region 6 battle on Tuesday, January 28. Hazen will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 58-16 league loss to England (England, AR). The Trojans record now stands at 2-12.