Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Hazen Hornets (Hazen, AR), 45-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Des Arc upgrades its record to 4-12 on the campaign. The Eagles host Palestine-Wheatley (Palestine, AR) to play the Patriots in a 2A Region 6 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 9-10.

Next up, the Hornets play the McCrory Jaguars (McCrory, AR) in a 2A Region 6 bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Hazen will attempt to upgrade on its 0-13 season record. The Jaguars come into the bout with a 2-12 record after their 67-39 league loss to Barton (Lexa, AR).