In Friday's league match, the host Morrilton Devil Dogs basketball team scored a decisive 69-43 triumph over the Mena Bearcats.

In their next game, the Devil Dogs meet the Clarksville Panthers (Clarksville, AR) in a 4A Region 4 match, on Saturday, January 27. Morrilton will attempt to better on its 21-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-19 record after their 56-38 league loss to Dardanelle (Dardanelle, AR).

With the defeat, Mena moves to 4-15 on the year. The Bearcats host Pottsville (Pottsville, AR) to meet the Apaches in a 4A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 30. The Apaches enter the match with a record of 9-9. Pottsville won 51-45 in their recent league match against Waldron (Waldron, AR)