In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Newport Greyhounds basketball team scored a tight 48-47 triumph over the Batesville Pioneers.

In their next game, the Greyhounds meet the Westside Warriors (Jonesboro, AR) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, December 20. Newport will attempt to better on its 1-9 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 58-48 league loss to Brookland (Brookland, AR).

With the defeat, Batesville moves to 4-7 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Heber Springs (Heber Springs, AR) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 1-9. Heber Springs lost 50-49 in their recent league match against Bauxite (Bauxite, AR)