In Friday's non-league match, the host Shirley Blue Devils basketball team scored a good 53-39 triumph over the Omaha Eagles.

In their next game, the Blue Devils meet the Viola Longhorns (Viola, AR) in a 1A Region 2 match, on Friday, January 5. Shirley will attempt to move on its 4-8 season record. The Longhorns enter the match with a 5-15 record after their 69-38 non-league loss to Clinton (Clinton, AR).

With the defeat, Omaha moves to 6-12 on the year. The Eagles host Deer (Deer, AR) to meet the Antlers in a 1A Region 1 East match on Tuesday, January 2. The Antlers enter the match with a record of 2-10. Deer lost 68-31 in their recent league match against Alpena (Alpena, AR)