In Monday's league match, the host Monticello Billies basketball team scored a good 52-43 triumph over the Hamburg Lions.

In their next game, the Billies meet the Watson Chapel Wildcats (Pine Bluff, AR) in a 4A Region 8 match, on Friday, January 12. Monticello will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 52-51 league win over Stuttgart (Stuttgart, AR).

With the defeat, Hamburg moves to 9-7 on the year. The Lions host Stuttgart (Stuttgart, AR) to meet the Ricebirds in a 4A Region 8 match on Friday, January 12. The Ricebirds enter the match with a record of 4-13. Stuttgart lost 52-51 in their recent league match against Watson Chapel (Pine Bluff, AR)