Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Cedar Ridge Timberwolves (Newark, AR), 3-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Bears clash with the KIPP Delta (Helena, AR) in a 2A East match, on Tuesday, October 3. Barton will attempt to advance on its 7-3 season record.

With the loss, Cedar Ridge drops to 5-7 on the campaign. The Timberwolves travel to Midland (Pleasant Plains, AR) to clash with the Mustangs in a 2A East match on Monday, October 2. The Mustangs come into the match with a record of 10-3. Midland won 3-1 in their recent league match against Palestine-Wheatley (Palestine, AR)