Benton Panthers (Benton, AR) backers left the game in high spirits Monday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Brookland Bearcats (Brookland, AR), 3-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Panthers battle the Lakeside Rams (Hot Springs, AR) in a 5A South match, on Tuesday, September 20. Benton will attempt to better on its 12-0 season record.

With the loss, Brookland drops to 11-4 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Southside (Batesville, AR) to battle the Southerners in a 4A Northeast match on Thursday, September 22. The Southerners come into the match with a record of 10-2. Southside won 3-0 in their recent league match against Forrest City (Forrest City, AR)