The Marion Patriots routed the visiting Valley View Blazers basketball team by a final score of 58-23 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the West Memphis Blue Devils (West Memphis, AR) in a 5A East game, on Friday, February 3. Marion will attempt to move on its 18-6 season record. The Blue Devils enter the game with a 7-11 record after their 66-45 league win over Batesville (Batesville, AR).

With the defeat, Valley View moves to 6-9 on the year. The Blazers host Batesville (Batesville, AR) to face the Pioneers in a 5A East game on Friday, February 3. The Pioneers enter the game with a record of 4-18. Batesville lost 66-45 in their recent league game against West Memphis (West Memphis, AR)