The Brinkley Tigers routed the host Earle Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 86-58 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Bradford Eagles (Bradford, AR) in a 1A Region 5 game, on Friday, January 5. Brinkley will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 6-12 record after their 96-42 non-league loss to Cedar Ridge (Newark, AR).

With the defeat, Earle moves to 3-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Riverside (Lake City, AR) to face the Rebels in a 2A Region 3 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 19-5. Riverside won 57-51 in their recent league game against Buffalo Island Central (Monette, AR)