The Izard County Cougars topped the host Quitman Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 66-57 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Lead Hill Tigers (Lead Hill, AR) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Izard County will attempt to move on its 4-8 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 11-20 record after their 67-48 league win over Deer (Deer, AR).

With the defeat, Quitman moves to 2-11 on the year. The Bulldogs host Marshall (Marshall, AR) to face the Bobcats in a 2A Region 2 game on Wednesday, January 11. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 15-4. Marshall won 80-65 in their recent league game against Cedar Ridge (Newark, AR)