Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Palestine-Wheatley Patriots (Palestine, AR), 61-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Des Arc upgrades its record to 5-12 on the campaign. The Eagles host McCrory (McCrory, AR) to play the Jaguars in a 2A Region 6 bout on Friday, February 2. The Jaguars come into the bout with a record of 3-12. McCrory won 53-44 in their recent league bout against Hazen (Hazen, AR)

Next up, the Patriots play the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) in a 2A Region 6 bout, on Thursday, February 1. Palestine-Wheatley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 14-2 record after their 73-69 league win over Carlisle (Carlisle, AR).