In Tuesday's league match, the host Searcy Lions basketball team scored a good 77-63 triumph over the Batesville Pioneers.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) in a 5A East match, on Friday, February 24. Searcy will attempt to move on its 16-13 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 21-6 record after their 49-44 league win over Valley View (Jonesboro, AR).

With the defeat, Batesville moves to 5-24 on the year. The Pioneers host West Memphis (West Memphis, AR) to meet the Blue Devils in a 5A East match on Friday, February 24. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 7-18. West Memphis lost 54-42 in their recent league match against Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR)