Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) and the host Augusta Red Devils (Augusta, AR), saw Barton's basketball squad overcome Augusta by a tally of 66-53.

With the victory, Barton improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Bears host Hazen (Hazen, AR) to confront the Hornets in a 2A Region 6 challenge on Saturday, December 3. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Red Devils confront the Abundant Life Owls (North Little Rock, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 2. Augusta will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Owls come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 67-29 non-league loss to Ouachita (Donaldson, AR).