The Rector Cougars defeated the visiting Cross County Thunderbirds basketball squad by a final score of 71-52 in Wednesday's league outing.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR) in a 2A Region 3 outing, on Friday, January 10. Rector will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Thunderbirds come into the outing with a 3-9 record after their 71-52 league loss to Rector (Rector, AR).

The Thunderbirds (3-9) will now prepare for their outing against Rector (Rector, AR). The Cougars come into the 2A Region 3 outing with a 9-8 record. In their last outing, Rector overcame Cross County (Cherry Valley, AR), 71-52, in a league outing.