Izard County Cougars (Brockwell, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds (Imboden, AR), 49-45 in a league match.

With the victory, Izard County upgrades its record to 12-5 on the year. The Cougars host Cedar Ridge (Newark, AR) to face the Timberwolves in a 2A Region 2 match on Friday, January 24. The Timberwolves enter the match with a record of 11-3.

The Greyhounds now sport a 15-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tuckerman for a 2A Region 2 match on Thursday, January 23.