In Saturday's non-league match, the host Fouke Panthers basketball team scored a tight 59-56 triumph over the Mineral Springs Hornets.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Harmony Grove Cardinals (Benton, AR) in a 3A Region 7 match, on Wednesday, January 4. Fouke will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 6-1 record after their 54-17 league win over Prescott (Prescott, AR).

With the defeat, Mineral Springs moves to 2-3 on the year. The Hornets travel to Blevins (Blevins, AR) to meet the Hornets in a 1A Region 7 match on Tuesday, January 3. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 3-12. Blevins lost 57-36 in their recent league match against Mount Ida (Mount Ida, AR)