The Marshall Bobcats basketball squad (Marshall, AR), was outscored 70-50 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Jasper Pirates (Jasper, AR)

With the victory, Jasper advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Pirates host Marshall (Marshall, AR) to meet the Bobcats in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Bobcats enter the battle with a record of 5-3. Marshall won 58-37 in their recent league battle against Mammoth Spring (Mammoth Spring, AR)

The Bobcats now own a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mammoth Spring for a 2A Region 2 battle on Friday, December 6. Marshall will meet a Bears squad coming off a 35-25 league win over Cotter (Cotter, AR). The Bears record now stands at 5-6.