Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Riverside Rebels (Lake City, AR) and the host Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR), saw Riverside's basketball squad wallop Cross County by a count of 69-15.

With the victory, Riverside upgrades its record to 19-6 on the campaign. The Rebels host East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR) to play the Warriors in a 2A Region 3 challenge on Monday, January 30. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 11-15. East Poinsett County won 50-37 in their recent league challenge against Bay (Bay, AR)

Next up, the Thunderbirds play the Marmaduke Greyhounds (Marmaduke, AR) in a 2A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Cross County will attempt to upgrade on its 0-15 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 14-10 record after their 55-52 league loss to Rector (Rector, AR).