Buffalo Island Central Mustangs (Monette, AR) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Ridgefield Christian Warriors (Jonesboro, AR), 69-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Buffalo Island Central upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Cross County (Cherry Valley, AR) to clash with the Thunderbirds in a 2A Region 3 bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Thunderbirds go into the bout with a record of 2-10. Cross County lost 46-44 in their recent non-league bout against Harrisburg (Harrisburg, AR)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons (Paragould, AR) in a 1A Region 3 bout, on Friday, January 13. Ridgefield Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-19 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 2-13 record after their 52-47 league loss to Hillcrest (Strawberry, AR).