Van Buren Pointers (Van Buren, AR) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Harrison Goblins (Harrison, AR), 55-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Van Buren upgrades its record to 13-12 on the campaign. The Pointers travel to Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR) to play the Panthers in a 5A West bout on Wednesday, February 22. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 13-7. Siloam Springs won 57-44 in their recent league bout against Russellville (Russellville, AR)

Next up, the Goblins play the Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR) in a 5A West bout, on Wednesday, February 22. Harrison will attempt to upgrade on its 8-18 season record. The Cyclones come into the bout with a 11-6 record after their 57-44 league loss to Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR).