Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Central Cougars (West Helena, AR), 56-46 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Barton advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bears host Clarendon (Clarendon, AR) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, November 22. The Lions enter the match with a record of 1-0. Clarendon won 72-59 in their recent non-league match against DeWitt (DeWitt, AR)

The Cougars now own a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lee for a non-league match on Friday, November 22.