Bald Knob Bulldogs (Bald Knob, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Central Cougars (West Helena, AR), 58-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Bald Knob upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Bulldogs host Riverview (Searcy, AR) to clash with the Raiders in a 3A Region 6 bout on Wednesday, December 14. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Riverview lost 76-51 in their recent league bout against Episcopal (Little Rock, AR)

Next up, the Cougars clash with the West Memphis Blue Devils (West Memphis, AR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 10. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 48-47 non-league win over Gentry (Indianola, MS).