Local high school basketball teams hit the court Monday as the season tipped off with matchups in Lead Hill and Omaha.
In Lead Hill, the Tigers hosted the Viola Longhorns. In the boys' game, Lead Hill secured a decisive victory, defeating Viola 76-40. Meanwhile, the Lady Longhorns found success in the girls' contest, prevailing over Lead Hill 47-31.
In Omaha, the Valley Springs Tigers swept their matchups against the hosting Eagles. Valley Springs’ boys’ team overcame Omaha with a 67-57 victory, while the Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Eagles by a commanding 76-46 margin.