Melbourne Bearkatz (Melbourne, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Newport Greyhounds (Newport, AR), 57-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Melbourne upgrades its record to 18-7 on the season. The Bearkatz host Norfork (Norfork, AR) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 19-2.

Next up, the Greyhounds clash with the Rose Bud Ramblers (Rose Bud, AR) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Newport will attempt to upgrade on its 4-19 season record. The Ramblers go into the bout with a 3-15 record after their 53-19 league loss to Central (West Helena, AR).