The Bishop Ireton Cardinals defeated the host Benton Panthers basketball squad by a final score of 74-61 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Bryant Hornets (Bryant, AR) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, December 28. Bishop Ireton will attempt to upgrade on its 8-1 season record. The Hornets come into the outing with a 9-5 record after their 73-43 non-league win over Waxahachie (Waxahachie, TX).

The Panthers (9-3) will now prepare for their outing against Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR). The Zebras come into the 5A South outing with a 2-10 record. In their last outing, Pine Bluff was defeated by El Dorado (El Dorado, AR), 66-63, in a league outing.