In Friday's non-league match, the host Barton Bears basketball team scored a good 44-35 triumph over the Dollarway Cardinals.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Carlisle Bison (Carlisle, AR) in a 2A Region 6 match, on Saturday, January 7. Barton will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record.

With the defeat, Dollarway moves to 7-4 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Drew Central (Monticello, AR) to meet the Pirates in a 3A Region 8 match on Wednesday, January 4. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 7-1. Drew Central won 42-34 in their recent non-league match against Monticello (Monticello, AR)