Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the England Lions (England, AR) and the host Carlisle Bison (Carlisle, AR), saw England's basketball squad wallop Carlisle by a tally of 65-32.

With the victory, England improves its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Lions host Bigelow (Bigelow, AR) to confront the Panthers in a 2A Region 5 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 9-0. Bigelow won 59-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Mt. Vernon-Enola (Mt. Vernon, AR)

Next up, the Bison confront the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) in a 2A Region 6 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Carlisle will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 61-34 non-league win over Carlisle (Carlisle, AR).