Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) boosters were content Friday as they observed their football squad thwart the visiting Drew Central Pirates (Monticello, AR), 39-26 in a league match.

The Bears (3-5) will now prepare for their match against Lakeside (Lake Village, AR). The Beavers come into the 3A Region 8 match with a 4-4 record. In their last match, Lakeside defeated Rison (Rison, AR), 52-12, in a league match.

Coming up next, the Pirates meet the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots (Palestine, AR) in a 3A Region 8 match, on Friday, October 31. Drew Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Patriots come into the match with a 5-3 record after their 29-28 league win over McGehee (McGehee, AR).