In Monday's non-league match, the host Mena Bearcats basketball team scored a decisive 56-22 triumph over the Horatio Lions.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Morrilton Devil Dogs (Morrilton, AR) in a 4A Region 4 match, on Tuesday, December 19. Mena will attempt to better on its 3-9 season record. The Devil Dogs enter the match with a 10-2 record after their 71-65 league win over Subiaco Academy (Subiaco, AR).

With the defeat, Horatio moves to 2-9 on the year. The Lions travel to Dierks (Dierks, AR) to meet the Outlaws in a 2A Region 7 match on Thursday, December 21. The Outlaws enter the match with a record of 6-4. Dierks lost 65-41 in their recent non-league match against Kirby (Kirby, AR)