Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Valley View Blazers (Jonesboro, AR), 46-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Searcy upgrades its record to 14-13 on the season. The Lions host Batesville (Batesville, AR) to play the Pioneers in a 5A East bout on Tuesday, February 21. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 8-18. Batesville lost 65-49 in their recent league bout against Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR)

Next up, the Blazers play the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) in a 5A East bout, on Tuesday, February 21. Valley View will attempt to upgrade on its 8-15 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 19-6 record after their 65-49 league win over Batesville (Batesville, AR).