In Friday's league match, the host Marion Patriots basketball team scored a decisive 60-32 triumph over the West Memphis Blue Devils.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Houston Mustangs (Germantown, TN) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Marion will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 11-8 record after their 71-66 non-league loss to Camden (Camden, NJ).

With the defeat, West Memphis moves to 7-10 on the year. The Blue devils host Searcy (Searcy, AR) to meet the Lions in a 5A East match on Tuesday, January 9. The Lions enter the match with a record of 9-7. Searcy won 54-50 in their recent league match against Paragould (Paragould, AR)