In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Nettleton Raiders basketball team scored a good 61-43 triumph over the Paragould Rams.

In their next game, the Raiders meet the Batesville Pioneers (Batesville, AR) in a 5A East match, on Friday, February 17. Nettleton will attempt to better on its 20-6 season record. The Pioneers enter the match with a 5-22 record after their 60-50 league loss to Marion (Marion, AR).

With the defeat, Paragould moves to 11-17 on the year. The Rams host West Memphis (West Memphis, AR) to meet the Blue Devils in a 5A East match on Saturday, February 18. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 7-17. West Memphis lost 50-40 in their recent league match against Valley View (Jonesboro, AR)