Tuckerman Bulldogs (Tuckerman, AR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Trumann Wildcats (Trumann, AR), 65-64 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tuckerman upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Bulldogs host Newport (Newport, AR) to play the Greyhounds in a 3A Region 2 bout on Friday, January 5. The Greyhounds go into the bout with a record of 1-10.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Wynne Yellowjackets (Wynne, AR) in a 4A Region 3 bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Trumann will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record.