The Hoxie Mustangs basketball team (Hoxie, AR), was routed 51-27 in Friday's league battle with the host Walnut Ridge Bobcats (Walnut Ridge, AR)

The Bobcats now sport a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cross County for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 19. Walnut Ridge will battle a Thunderbirds team coming off a 52-45 non-league win over Armorel (Armorel, AR). The Thunderbirds record now stands at 5-8.

The Mustangs (0-8) will now prepare for their battle against Mountain View (Mountain View, AR). The Yellowjackets come into the 3A Region 2 battle with a 9-5 record.