In Saturday's non-league match, the host Drew Central Pirates basketball team scored a tight 41-34 triumph over the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Smackover Buckaroos (Smackover, AR) in a 3A Region 8 match, on Tuesday, December 5. Drew Central will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record.

With the defeat, Central Arkansas Christian moves to 1-7 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Atkins (Atkins, AR) to meet the Red Devils in a 3A Region 5 match on Tuesday, December 5. The Red Devils enter the match with a record of 3-5. Atkins lost 36-31 in their recent non-league match against Sacred Heart (Morrilton, AR)