Bigelow Panthers (Bigelow, AR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting St. Joseph Bulldogs (Conway, AR), 60-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Bigelow upgrades its record to 16-2 on the season. The Panthers host England (England, AR) to play the Lions in a 2A Region 5 bout on Friday, February 2. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 24-2. England won 73-47 in their recent league bout against Conway Christian (Conway, AR)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Poyen Indians (Poyen, AR) in a 2A Region 5 bout, on Friday, February 2. St. Joseph will attempt to upgrade on its 8-17 season record.