The Buffalo Island Central Mustangs basketball squad (Monette, AR), was crushed 65-34 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Bergman Panthers (Bergman, AR)

With the win, Bergman improves its record to 12-3 on the season. The Panthers host Cave City (Cave City, AR) to encounter the Cavemen in a 3A Region 2 challenge on Tuesday, December 16. The Cavemen come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Cave City lost 60-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Melbourne (Melbourne, AR)

Next up, the Mustangs meet the East Poinsett County Warriors (Lepanto, AR) in a 2A Region 3 battle, on Monday, December 15. Buffalo Island Central will attempt to advance on its 8-4 season record. The Warriors enter the battle with a 6-2 record after their 58-46 league loss to Riverside (Lake City, AR).