Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Fouke Panthers (Fouke, AR), 55-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lafayette County upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Bradley (Bradley, AR) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 14-1. Bradley won 52-42 in their recent non-league bout against Dierks (Dierks, AR)

Next up, the Panthers play the Dierks Outlaws (Dierks, AR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Fouke will attempt to upgrade on its 13-5 season record. The Outlaws come into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 52-42 non-league loss to Bradley (Bradley, AR).