Pea Ridge Blackhawks (Pea Ridge, AR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Drew Central Pirates (Monticello, AR), 70-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pea Ridge upgrades its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Blackhawks host Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR) to play the Golden Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a record of 4-3. Greene County Tech won 51-35 in their recent non-league bout against County Line (Branch, AR)

Next up, the Pirates play the County Line Indians (Branch, AR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Drew Central will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 51-35 non-league loss to Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR).