Norfork Panthers (Norfork, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR), 54-17 in a league match.

With the victory, Norfork advances its record to 11-12 on the year. The Panthers travel to Calico Rock (Calico Rock, AR) to face the Pirates in a 1A Region 2 match on Friday, January 24. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 9-14.

The Blue Devils now own a 1-22 record. They put it on the line next when they host Calico Rock for a 1A Region 2 match on Thursday, January 23. Shirley will face a Pirates squad coming off a 62-60 league loss to Viola (Viola, AR). The Pirates record now stands at 9-14.