The Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic continued Tuesday night in Norfork with standout basketball action from several area teams.
Isaiah Jackson led the Cotter Warriors to an 82-30 victory over the Timbo Tigers in boys’ competition, scoring a game-high 23 points. Teammates AJ Lyon and Konner Woods contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively, to secure the win. In another boys’ matchup, the Jasper Pirates defeated Riverside 54-33. Jasper took control early with a 12-5 lead in the first quarter and expanded their advantage to 26-9 by halftime. The Pirates outscored Riverside 13-9 in the third quarter, and the teams were even at 15 points each in the final period.
In girls’ action Tuesday, Greers Ferry West Side topped the Jasper Lady Pirates 72-56, and the Bergman Lady Panthers prevailed over the Norfork Lady Panthers 63-29.
The tournament continued Wednesday with more games between top local teams. In the girls’ bracket, Tuckerman defeated Timbo 60-29. On the boys' side, Bay rolled to a 66-41 win over Bergman.
The schedule for Thursday includes Cotter’s boys taking on Bay. Girls’ action will see Greers Ferry West Side playing Sloan-Hendrix, while the evening’s final game has the Greers Ferry West Side boys facing the Norfork Panthers.
Friday’s matchups conclude the tournament with the Tuckerman girls set to play the Norfork Lady Panthers. The Tuckerman boys will square off against the Flippin Bobcats to close out the event.