Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Des Arc Eagles (Des Arc, AR), 76-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Barton advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Bears travel to Carlisle (Carlisle, AR) to meet the Bison in a 2A Region 6 match on Friday, December 13. The Bison enter the match with a record of 2-2. Carlisle lost 70-33 in their recent non-league match against DeWitt (DeWitt, AR)

The Eagles now own a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hazen for a 2A Region 6 match on Friday, December 13. Des Arc will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 57-44 league loss to Carlisle (Carlisle, AR). The Hornets record now stands at 0-4.