High school basketball teams across the area are hitting the court this week as early-season play continues, while Calico Rock hosts the Rumble in the Rock Basketball Classic.
Here’s a look at some of the scheduled games. Regular matchups include:
- **Monday, Nov. 2**: Viola at Lead Hill; Valley Springs at Omaha - **Tuesday, Nov. 3**: Ozark Mountain at Norfork; Flippin at Cotter; Harrison Home School at Omaha; Crowley’s Ridge Academy at Mammoth Spring; Lead Hill at Bergman - **Thursday, Nov. 5**: Omaha at Mountain Home Christian Academy - **Friday, Nov. 6**: Maynard at Norfork
The Rumble in the Rock Basketball Classic, held at Calico Rock, features a series of competitive matchups throughout the week. The schedule for these games includes:
- **Tuesday, Nov. 3**: Hillcrest vs. Timbo (girls) at 4:30 p.m.; Hillcrest vs. Timbo (boys) at 5:45 p.m.; Alpena vs. Bradford (girls) at 7:00 p.m.; Alpena vs. Bradford (boys) at 8:15 p.m. - **Thursday, Nov. 5**: Calico Rock vs. Riverside (junior girls) at 5:00 p.m.; Calico Rock vs. Riverside (girls) at 6:15 p.m.; Calico Rock vs. Valley Springs (boys) at 7:30 p.m. - **Saturday, Nov. 7**: Bradford vs. Eureka Springs (boys) at 10:00 a.m.; Kingston vs. Cotter (girls) at 11:30 a.m.; Kingston vs. Cotter (boys) at 1:00 p.m.; Calico Rock vs. Tuckerman (girls) at 2:30 p.m.; Calico Rock vs. Bergman (boys) at 4:00 p.m.; Ozark Mountain vs. Viola (girls) at 5:30 p.m.; Ozark Mountain vs. Flippin (boys) at 7:00 p.m.
Fans in the region have plenty of opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action as the basketball season gets underway. Game times and schedules are subject to change, so checking with the schools or event organizers is advised.