In Thursday's non-league test, the Central Cougars (West Helena, AR) basketball squad trounced the host Carlisle Bison (Carlisle, AR), by a final score of 70-30.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Clarendon Lions (Clarendon, AR) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 7-13 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 7-3 record after their 62-26 non-league win over Augusta (Augusta, AR).

The Bison (3-6) will now prepare for their test against Augusta (Augusta, AR). The Red Devils come into the non-league test with a 1-11 record. In their last test, Augusta was overwhelmed by Clarendon (Clarendon, AR), 62-26, in a non-league test.