In Tuesday's non-league test, the West Memphis Blue Devils (West Memphis, AR) basketball squad got by the visiting Vilonia Eagles (Vilonia, AR), by a score of 45-41.

Next, the Blue Devils encounter the Marion Patriots (Marion, AR) in a 5A East test, on Friday, January 10. West Memphis will attempt to improve on its 7-0 season record.

The Eagles (5-4) will now prepare for their test against Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, AR). The Bears come into the 5A Central test with a 3-5 record. In their last test, Sylvan Hills was nipped by Little Rock Christian Academy (Little Rock, AR), 70-33, in a league test.