In Friday's league test, the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) basketball squad defeated the visiting England Lions (England, AR), by a final score of 58-49.

Next, the Bears clash with the McCrory Jaguars (McCrory, AR) in a 2A Region 6 bout, on Tuesday, December 9. Barton will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record.

With the loss, England falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Palestine-Wheatley (Palestine, AR) to play the Patriots in a 2A Region 6 bout on Tuesday, December 9. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 1-1.