In Tuesday's league match, the host Batesville Pioneers basketball team scored a tight 54-48 triumph over the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles.

In their next game, the Pioneers meet the Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR) in a 5A East match, on Friday, February 9. Batesville will attempt to move on its 7-17 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 10-15 record after their 87-66 league loss to Valley View (Jonesboro, AR).

With the defeat, Greene County Tech moves to 13-14 on the year. The Golden eagles host Valley View (Jonesboro, AR) to meet the Blazers in a 5A East match on Friday, February 9. The Blazers enter the match with a record of 16-8. Valley View won 87-66 in their recent league match against Paragould (Paragould, AR)