In Thursday's non-league test, the Brookland Bearcats (Brookland, AR) basketball squad knocked off the host Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR), by a score of 61-47.

Next, the Bearcats encounter the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 13. Brookland will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Raiders come into the test with a 8-1 record after their 56-52 non-league win over Vilonia (Vilonia, AR).

The Rams (2-4) will now prepare for their test against Blytheville (Blytheville, AR). The Chickasaws come into the non-league test with a 4-2 record.