The Norfork Panthers (Norfork, AR) basketball crushed the host Calico Rock Pirates (Calico Rock, AR), 50-29 in Friday's league test.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Rural Special Rebels (Fox, AR) in a 1A Region 2 test, on Tuesday, January 28. Norfork will attempt to improve on its 12-12 season record. The Rebels come into the test with a 23-4 record after their 54-10 league win over Timbo (Timbo, AR).

The Pirates (9-15) will now prepare for their test against Viola (Viola, AR). The Longhorns come into the 1A Region 2 test with a 11-12 record. In their last test, Viola was routed by West Side (Greers Ferry, AR), 69-45, in a league test.