The Bismarck Lions basketball squad (Bismarck, AR), was outscored 43-26 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Atkins Red Devils (Atkins, AR)

With the victory, Atkins advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Red Devils travel to Two Rivers (Ola, AR) to battle the Gators in a 3A Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, December 3. The Gators come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Two Rivers lost 34-27 in their recent non-league battle against Union Christian Academy (Fort Smith, AR)

The Lions now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Spring Hill for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 3. Bismarck will meet a Bears squad coming off a 52-48 non-league win over Lafayette County (Stamps, AR). The Bears record now stands at 4-2.