Pocahontas Redskins (Pocahontas, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO), 52-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Pocahontas advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Redskins host Hoxie (Hoxie, AR) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Monday, December 2. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Lions now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Koshkonong for a White River match on Tuesday, December 3.