In Monday's non-league test, the Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) basketball squad got by the visiting Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR), by a final score of 50-44.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Taylor Tigers (Taylor, AR) in a 1A Region 8 test, on Tuesday, January 7. Lafayette County will attempt to upgrade on its 10-1 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 7-5 record after their 68-53 non-league loss to Fouke (Fouke, AR).

The Bears (3-11) will now prepare for their test against Bearden (Bearden, AR). The Bears come into the 1A Region 8 test with a 10-5 record.