Trumann Wildcats (Trumann, AR) backers went home content Tuesday as they observed their basketball team nudge the visiting Rector Cougars (Rector, AR), 57-55 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Westside Warriors (Jonesboro, AR) in a 4A Region 3 game, on Thursday, December 3. Trumann will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the defeat, Rector moves to 0-3 on the year. The Cougars host Black Rock (Black Rock, AR) to face the Zebras in a non-league game on Friday, December 4. The Zebras enter the game with a record of 7-2. Black Rock won 50-40 in their recent non-league game against Walnut Ridge (Walnut Ridge, AR)