Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR), 24-6 in a league battle.

With the win, Des Arc improves its record to 7-1 on the season. The Eagles host East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR) to play the Warriors in a 2A Region 2 battle on Friday, November 1. The Warriors go into the battle with a record of 5-3. East Poinsett County won 54-12 in their recent league battle against Lee (Marianna, AR)

The Thunderbirds now have a 5-3 record. They play next when they host Marked Tree for a 2A Region 2 battle on Friday, November 1. Cross County will play a Indians team coming off a 64-22 league win over Izard County (Brockwell, AR). The Indians record now stands at 6-2.