Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR), 90-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Barton advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Bears host Carlisle (Carlisle, AR) to face the Bison in a 2A Region 6 match on Friday, December 12. The Bison enter the match with a record of 0-3. Carlisle lost 59-27 in their recent league match against KIPP Delta (Helena, AR)

The Eagles now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hazen for a 2A Region 6 match on Friday, December 12. Des Arc will face a Hornets squad coming off a 50-38 non-league win over Midland (Pleasant Plains, AR). The Hornets record now stands at 2-2.