Local high school basketball teams took to the court this week, competing at the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic and in other area matchups.
On Thursday at the Memorial Classic, Bay defeated Cotter in a close boys’ game, finishing 61-55. For the girls, Sloan-Hendrix claimed a strong victory over Greers Ferry West Side, 72-46. Greers Ferry’s boys team later rebounded with an 83-55 win over Norfork.
Earlier in the week, Tuesday’s action brought mixed results for area teams. Maynard’s boys defeated Viola 55-37, and the Maynard girls secured another win over Viola, 55-45. Meanwhile, on the same night, Bradford swept Calico Rock, with the Bradford boys winning 57-49 and the girls topping their opponents 48-31.
Other scores include Rural Special’s boys earning a decisive 49-18 victory against Pangburn and Tuckerman's girls outpacing Timbo in a 60-29 finish. Viola’s boys bounced back later in the week with a commanding 71-32 win over Mountain Home Christian Academy.
The basketball season is ramping up across the region, with these early games setting the tone for competitive matchups ahead.