Bergman Panthers (Bergman, AR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host West Fork Tigers (West Fork, AR), 78-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Bergman upgrades its record to 20-8 on the season. The Panthers travel to Valley Springs (Valley Springs, AR) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region 1 bout on Friday, January 12. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 25-7. Valley Springs lost 68-62 in their recent league bout against Elkins (Elkins, AR)

Next up, the Tigers play the Flippin Bobcats (Flippin, AR) in a 3A Region 1 bout, on Friday, January 12. West Fork will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record.