In Friday's league match, the visiting Barton Bears basketball team scored a decisive 53-22 triumph over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR) in a 2A Region 6 match, on Tuesday, December 12. Barton will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record.

With the defeat, Palestine-Wheatley moves to 2-7 on the year. The Patriots host Lee (Marianna, AR) to meet the Trojans in a 2A Region 6 match on Tuesday, December 12. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 0-4. Lee lost 49-39 in their recent league match against McCrory (McCrory, AR)