Van Buren Pointers (Van Buren, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Harrison Goblins (Harrison, AR), 60-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Van Buren upgrades its record to 12-11 on the season. The Pointers host Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR) to clash with the Panthers in a 5A West bout on Tuesday, February 20. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 6-17. Siloam Springs lost 58-29 in their recent league bout against Russellville (Russellville, AR)

Next up, the Goblins clash with the Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR) in a 5A West bout, on Tuesday, February 20. Harrison will attempt to upgrade on its 10-13 season record. The Cyclones go into the bout with a 19-6 record after their 58-29 league win over Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR).