Lisa Academy West (Little Rock, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Heber Springs Panthers (Heber Springs, AR), 65-61 in a league match.

With the victory, Lisa Academy West upgrades its record to 9-7 on the year. The travel to Morrilton (Morrilton, AR) to face the Devil Dogs in a 4A Region 5 North match on Tuesday, January 21. The Devil Dogs enter the match with a record of 12-7. Morrilton won 63-51 in their recent league match against Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, AR)

The Panthers now sport a 4-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pulaski Academy for a 4A Region 5 North match on Friday, January 24. Heber Springs will face a Bruins squad coming off a 74-59 league loss to Clinton (Clinton, AR). The Bruins record now stands at 6-9.