In Wednesday's league match, the host Smackover Buckaroos basketball team scored a tight 53-51 triumph over the DeWitt Dragons.

In their next game, the Buckaroos meet the Dumas Bobcats (Dumas, AR) in a 3A Region 8 match, on Saturday, January 28. Smackover will attempt to better on its 8-8 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 17-6 record after their 62-32 league win over Lakeside (Hot Springs, AR).

With the defeat, DeWitt moves to 5-8 on the year. The Dragons host Abundant Life (North Little Rock, AR) to meet the Owls in a non-league match on Thursday, January 26. The Owls enter the match with a record of 6-11. Abundant Life won 62-22 in their recent league match against Arkansas Christian Academy (Bryant, AR)