Local high school basketball teams delivered competitive showings on Oct. 27, with boys’ and girls’ games highlighting the start of the season.
In boys’ games, Lead Hill defeated Cotter 60-32. Calico Rock edged past Hillcrest 61-58, while Omaha took a commanding win over Ozark Mountain, 63-46. Maynard secured their victory with a 60-36 score over Mammoth Spring.
On the girls’ side, Maynard narrowly beat Mammoth Spring 43-39. Ozark Mountain overwhelmed Omaha in a lopsided 71-6 outcome. Calico Rock defeated Hillcrest 45-28, and Greers Ferry West Side topped Norfork 64-55.
Looking ahead, scheduled boys’ games on Oct. 29 include Mountain Home Christian Academy traveling to Mount Judea, Kingston visiting Flippin, Lead Hill playing Calico Rock, Timbo heading to Alpena, and Bay facing Mammoth Spring.
On Oct. 30, Omaha will take on Flippin, Viola will compete against Hillcrest, and Lead Hill will play Timbo.
For the girls, Oct. 29 games will feature Lead Hill at Calico Rock, Timbo at Alpena, and Kingston at Flippin. On Oct. 30, Omaha will battle Flippin, Lead Hill faces Timbo, and Bay squares off against Mammoth Spring.