Harding Academy Wildcats (Searcy, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Beebe Badgers (Beebe, AR), 44-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Harding Academy upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Wildcats host Alma (Alma, AR) to face the Airedales in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Airedales enter the match with a record of 6-4. Alma won 51-47 in their recent non-league match against Vilonia (Vilonia, AR)

The Badgers now sport a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Batesville for a non-league match on Friday, December 27.