Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Brinkley Tigers (Brinkley, AR), 59-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Cross County upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Palestine-Wheatley (Palestine, AR) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 12. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 0-1. Palestine-Wheatley lost 34-24 in their recent non-league match against Armorel (Armorel, AR)

The Tigers now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wynne for a non-league match on Thursday, November 21.