Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Palestine-Wheatley Patriots (Palestine, AR), 61-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cross County upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Thunderbirds host Crowley's Ridge Academy (Paragould, AR) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 14. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 1-3.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Maumelle Charter Falcons (Maumelle, AR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 13. Palestine-Wheatley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 53-34 non-league win over Hall (Little Rock, AR).