Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Jessieville Lions (Jessieville, AR) and the visiting Hector Wildcats (Hector, AR), saw Jessieville's basketball squad overcome Hector by a tally of 44-36.

With the victory, Jessieville improves its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Lions host Cutter-Morning Star (Hot Springs National Park, AR) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 14-1. Cutter-Morning Star won 78-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Danville (Danville, AR)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Danville Little Johns (Danville, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Hector will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Little Johns come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 78-51 non-league loss to Cutter-Morning Star (Hot Springs National Park, AR).