The West Memphis Blue Devils basketball squad (West Memphis, AR), lost 61-45 in Friday's league battle with the host Marion Patriots (Marion, AR)

With the victory, Marion advances its record to 18-6 on the year. The Patriots travel to Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR) to meet the Raiders in a 5A East battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 19-1. Nettleton won 69-47 in their recent league battle against Searcy (Searcy, AR)

The Blue Devils now own a 8-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Batesville for a 5A East battle on Tuesday, February 11.