Fouke Panthers (Fouke, AR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Taylor Tigers (Taylor, AR), 68-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Fouke advances its record to 7-6 on the year. The Panthers host Harmony Grove (Camden, AR) to face the Hornets in a 3A Region 7 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 0-7.

The Tigers now own a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lafayette County for a 1A Region 8 match on Tuesday, January 7. Taylor will face a Cougars squad coming off a 68-62 league win over Bradley (Bradley, AR). The Cougars record now stands at 8-1.