The Alma Airedales basketball team (Alma, AR), dropped 75-66 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Sylvan Hills Bears (Sherwood, AR)

The Bears now possess a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Watson Chapel for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 28. Sylvan Hills will battle a Wildcats team coming off a 63-48 non-league loss to Jacksonville (Jacksonville, AR). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-7.

The Airedales (3-7) will now prepare for their battle against Harrison (Harrison, AR). The Goblins come into the 5A West battle with a 8-3 record.