The Gentry Pioneers basketball squad (Gentry, AR), was trounced 49-23 in Friday's league game with the host Pea Ridge Blackhawks (Pea Ridge, AR)

In their next game, the Blackhawks face the Farmington Cardinals (Farmington, AR) in a 4A Region 1 game, on Wednesday, December 21. Pea Ridge will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 6-0 record after their 68-28 league win over Berryville (Berryville, AR).

With the defeat, Gentry moves to 1-5 on the year. The Pioneers host Prairie Grove (Prairie Grove, AR) to confront the Tigers in a 4A Region 1 challenge on Wednesday, December 21. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-4.