Hot Springs Trojans (Hot Springs, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting El Dorado Wildcats (El Dorado, AR), 60-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Hot Springs upgrades its record to 10-12 on the season. The Trojans travel to Arkansas (Texarkana, AR) to meet the Razorbacks in a 5A South match on Tuesday, February 13. The Razorbacks enter the match with a record of 6-17. Arkansas lost 71-33 in their recent league match against Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR)

With the defeat, El Dorado moves to 6-15 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Lake Hamilton (Pearcy, AR) to meet the Wolves in a 5A South match on Friday, February 16. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 19-7. Lake Hamilton lost 72-68 in their recent league match against Benton (Benton, AR)