The Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons (Paragould, AR) basketball prevailed the host Hillcrest Screamin Eagles (Strawberry, AR), 46-38 in Thursday's league bout.

With the win, Crowley's Ridge Academy upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Falcons host Hillcrest (Strawberry, AR) to clash with the Screamin Eagles in a 1A Region 3 bout on Friday, January 5. The Screamin Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-16.

Next up, the Screamin Eagles clash with the Bentonville West Wolverines (Centerton, AR) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Hillcrest will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record.