Van Buren Pointers (Van Buren, AR) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Harrison Goblins (Harrison, AR), 59-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Van Buren upgrades its record to 10-8 on the season. The Pointers host Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR) to play the Panthers in a 5A West bout on Wednesday, January 25. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 8-6. Siloam Springs won 51-42 in their recent league bout against Russellville (Russellville, AR)

Next up, the Goblins play the Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR) in a 5A West bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Harrison will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Cyclones go into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 51-42 league loss to Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR).