Both Conway basketball teams opened 6A Central Conference play with big wins Friday at Buzz Bolding Arena.

In the boys game, the Wampus Cats trailed 16-11 after the first quarter to Fort Smith Southside before going on to win big 79-56.

Both teams opened the game trading baskets until Southside picked up the five-point advantage over the final two minutes of the first quarter as senior forward Dedrick Washington scored on a layup and senior guard Mykale Franks nailed a 3-pointer to take the five-point lead.