Basketball season is officially underway, with several area teams taking the court Tuesday evening. The opening games brought a mix of results as players tested their early-season strategies and fundamentals.
The Salem Lady Greyhounds faced a tough start, falling to Sloan Hendrix 62-37 in their season opener. Meanwhile, Yellville-Summit hosted Lead Hill in a pair of games that yielded mixed outcomes. The Lady Panthers of Yellville-Summit secured a convincing 49-25 win over Lead Hill. However, the Yellville-Summit boys narrowly missed victory, losing by just four points to Lead Hill, 60-56.
Viola made a strong statement on the court, defeating Alpena 60-42 to continue building momentum. In another tightly contested matchup, Kingston edged out the Cotter Warriors by a single point, 57-56.
Concord dominated Timbo with a commanding 70-28 victory, while the Omaha Eagles soared over Advanced Studies with a 66-38 win.
In other action, the Highland Lady Rebels decisively defeated Mammoth Spring, finishing with a final score of 56-33.
The early games highlight the intensity of area basketball as teams and players work to find their rhythm for the season ahead.