In Thursday's league test, the Jessieville Lions (Jessieville, AR) basketball squad trounced the host Glen Rose Beavers (Malvern, AR), by a score of 45-21.

Next, the Lions encounter the Atkins Red Devils (Atkins, AR) in a 3A Region 5 test, on Friday, January 3. Jessieville will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record.

The Beavers (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Dierks (Dierks, AR). The Outlaws come into the non-league test with a 5-6 record.