Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons (Paragould, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Earle Bulldogs (Earle, AR), 80-76 in a league match.

With the victory, Crowley's Ridge Academy upgrades its record to 13-2 on the year. The Falcons host Searcy (Searcy, AR) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 20. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Searcy lost 49-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Rivercrest (Wilson, AR)

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Carthage Blue Devils (Carthage, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 26. Earle will attempt to improve on its 5-1 season record.