Van Buren Pointers (Van Buren, AR) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Greenbrier Panthers (Greenbrier, AR), 41-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Van Buren upgrades its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Pointers host Greenwood (Greenwood, AR) to play the Bulldogs in a 5A West bout on Wednesday, January 11. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 10-2. Greenwood won 77-42 in their recent league bout against Russellville (Russellville, AR)

Next up, the Panthers play the Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR) in a 5A West bout, on Wednesday, January 11. Greenbrier will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Cyclones come into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 77-42 league loss to Greenwood (Greenwood, AR).