Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Northside Grizzlies (Fort Smith, AR) and the host Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR), saw Northside's basketball squad overcome Russellville by a tally of 61-52.

With the victory, Northside improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Grizzlies host Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR) to confront the Bulldogs in a 6A West challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Fayetteville won 47-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Cabot (Cabot, AR)

Next up, the Cyclones confront the Clinton Yellowjackets (Clinton, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Russellville will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 68-35 league win over Lonoke (Lonoke, AR).