South Side Hornet (Bee Branch, AR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Rural Special Rebels (Fox, AR), 66-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, South Side upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Hornet host Concord (Concord, AR) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Friday, November 3. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 6-1. Concord won 60-53 in their recent non-league bout against White County Central (Judsonia, AR)

Next up, the Rebels play the Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR) in a 1A Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, November 7. Rural Special will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 55-51 non-league loss to White County Central (Judsonia, AR).