Cabot Panthers (Cabot, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bryant Hornets (Bryant, AR), 59-47 in a league bout.

With the win, Cabot upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Northside (Fort Smith, AR) to play the Grizzlies in a 6A Central bout on Tuesday, January 28. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a record of 14-5. Northside lost 70-62 in their recent league bout against North Little Rock (North Little Rock, AR)

Next up, the Hornets meet the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats (North Little Rock, AR) in a 6A Central match, on Tuesday, January 28. Bryant will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Charging Wildcats enter the match with a 14-3 record after their 70-62 league win over Northside (Fort Smith, AR).