In Monday's non-league match, the host Ashdown Panthers basketball team scored a tight 56-54 triumph over the Bradley Bears.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Stuttgart Ricebirds (Stuttgart, AR) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 15. Ashdown will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Ricebirds enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 67-31 non-league loss to Morrilton (Morrilton, AR).

With the defeat, Bradley moves to 10-2 on the year. The Bears travel to Mount Ida (Mount Ida, AR) to face the Lions in a 1A Region 7 match on Tuesday, December 12. The Lions enter the match with a record of 4-3. Mount Ida won 41-33 in their recent league match against Taylor (Taylor, AR)