In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Providence Academy Patriots basketball team scored a good 49-36 triumph over the Pea Ridge Blackhawks.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 8. Providence Academy will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record.

With the defeat, Pea Ridge moves to 10-7 on the year. The Blackhawks host Huntsville (Huntsville, AR) to face the Eagles in a 4A Region 1 match on Friday, January 5. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 4-12. Huntsville lost 54-37 in their recent league match against Berryville (Berryville, AR)