Rivercrest Colts (Wilson, AR) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Central Cougars (West Helena, AR), 61-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rivercrest upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Colts host Manila (Manila, AR) to play the Lions in a 3A Region 3 bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 6-7. Manila lost 65-62 in their recent non-league bout against Brinkley (Brinkley, AR)

Next up, the Cougars play the Gosnell Pirates (Gosnell, AR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 67-50 non-league win over East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR).