Batesville Pioneers (Batesville, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Heber Springs Panthers (Heber Springs, AR), 60-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Batesville upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Pioneers host Mountain Home (Mountain Home, AR) to clash with the Bombers in a non-league bout on Monday, November 20. The Bombers go into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Panthers clash with the West Side Eagles (Greers Ferry, AR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 20. Heber Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 63-43 non-league loss to Wonderview (Hattieville, AR).