Norphlet Leopards (Norphlet, AR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Smackover Buckaroos (Smackover, AR), 55-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Norphlet upgrades its record to 2-10 on the season. The Leopards travel to Hermitage (Hermitage, AR) to play the Hermits in a 2A Region 7 East bout on Friday, February 13. The Hermits go into the bout with a record of 0-6.

Next up, the Buckaroos play the Bearden Bears (Bearden, AR) in a 2A Region 7 East bout, on Friday, February 13. Smackover will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 81-74 league win over Stephens (Stephens, AR).