The Calico Rock Pirates opened their run at the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic in Norfork with a decisive 48-36 victory over Kingston on Monday night.
Eli Thornton led the Pirates with 19 points, while Daytona Sherrill contributed 13, and Colton Branscum added 10 more. Calico Rock established an early 14-6 lead by the end of the first quarter and carried a 22-16 advantage into halftime. By the close of the third quarter, the Pirates solidified a 35-27 lead before sealing the win.
In the girls’ game, the Calico Rock Lady Pirates also secured a win over Kingston, finishing 50-41. Makinlynn Harden delivered a strong performance with a double-double, while Julianna Brandon added 11 points and Jaelyn Whiteaker scored 10 to help boost their team to victory.
Other action from the Classic on Monday saw the Rural Special Rebels defeat Alpena 71-50, while the Alpena Lady Leopards narrowly overcame the Rural Special Lady Rebels with a 52-49 win.
Tuesday’s schedule will feature the Jasper girls facing Westside Greers Ferry at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Jasper boys taking on Bay at 4:45. Bergman’s girls will square off against Norfork at 6 p.m., and the evening will conclude with the Cotter boys playing Timbo at 7:15 p.m.