Hillcrest Screamin Eagles (Strawberry, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Walnut Ridge Bobcats (Walnut Ridge, AR), 56-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hillcrest advances its record to 7-6 on the year. The Screamin Eagles travel to McCrory (McCrory, AR) to face the Jaguars in a non-league match on Thursday, December 5. The Jaguars enter the match with a record of 1-1.

The Bobcats now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cave City for a non-league match on Friday, December 6.