In Monday's non-league test, the Marshall Bobcats (Marshall, AR) basketball squad trounced the host Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR), by a score of 66-15.

Next, the Bobcats encounter the Cotter Warriors (Cotter, AR) in a 2A Region 2 test, on Tuesday, December 17. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record.

The Blue Devils (0-16) will now prepare for their test against Calico Rock (Calico Rock, AR). The Pirates come into the 1A Region 2 test with a 5-10 record. In their last test, Calico Rock bounced Timbo (Timbo, AR), 63-40, in a league test.