The Drew Central Pirates basketball squad (Monticello, AR), was outscored 50-36 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Parkers Chapel Trojans (El Dorado, AR)

With the victory, Parkers Chapel advances its record to 6-7 on the year. The Trojans host Magnet Cove (Malvern, AR) to meet the Panthers in a 2A Region 8 battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 4-6. Magnet Cove lost 53-40 in their recent non-league battle against Bismarck (Bismarck, AR)

The Pirates now own a 8-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Dumas for a 3A Region 8 battle on Friday, January 10.