The Melbourne Bearkatz ran past the host Highland Rebels basketball team by a final score of 56-40 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bearkatz face the Izard County Cougars (Brockwell, AR) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 9. Melbourne will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 71-18 league loss to Mt. Vernon-Enola (Mt. Vernon, AR).

With the defeat, Highland moves to 1-6 on the year. The Rebels host Mountain View (Mountain View, AR) to face the Yellowjackets in a non-league game on Saturday, December 9. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a record of 7-4. Mountain View lost 69-67 in their recent non-league game against Izard County (Brockwell, AR)