Timbo Tigers (Timbo, AR) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Norfork Panthers (Norfork, AR), 53-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Timbo upgrades its record to 9-18 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Calico Rock (Calico Rock, AR) to play the Pirates in a 1A Region 2 bout on Wednesday, January 31. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 2-25. Calico Rock lost 72-60 in their recent league bout against Shirley (Shirley, AR)

Next up, the Panthers play the Calico Rock Pirates (Calico Rock, AR) in a 1A Region 2 bout, on Wednesday, January 31. Norfork will attempt to upgrade on its 7-18 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 2-25 record after their 72-60 league loss to Shirley (Shirley, AR).