In Tuesday's league test, the Rural Special Rebels (Fox, AR) basketball squad trounced the visiting Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR), by a score of 52-28.

Next, the Rebels encounter the Viola Longhorns (Viola, AR) in a 1A Region 2 test, on Thursday, January 16. Rural Special will attempt to improve on its 20-3 season record. The Longhorns come into the test with a 8-10 record after their 50-38 league win over Concord (Concord, AR).

The Blue Devils (1-21) will now prepare for their test against Norfork (Norfork, AR). The Panthers come into the 1A Region 2 test with a 9-11 record.