The Jonesboro Hurricane routed the visiting Blytheville Chickasaws basketball team by a final score of 57-34 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hurricane face the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats (North Little Rock, AR) in a 6A Central game, on Friday, January 12. Jonesboro will attempt to move on its 10-7 season record. The Charging Wildcats enter the game with a 13-4 record after their 82-59 league win over Little Rock Southwest (Little Rock, AR).

With the defeat, Blytheville moves to 6-10 on the year. The Chickasaws host Forrest City (Forrest City, AR) to face the Mustangs in a 4A Region 3 game on Saturday, January 13. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 9-8.