Eureka Springs Highlanders (Eureka Springs, AR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Life Way Christian Warriors (Centerton, AR), 59-53 in a league match.

With the victory, Eureka Springs advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Highlanders host Jasper (Jasper, AR) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 8-4.

The Warriors now own a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hackett for a non-league match on Thursday, December 19.