Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Rector Cougars (Rector, AR) and the visiting Trumann Wildcats (Trumann, AR), saw Rector's basketball squad hold off Trumann by a tally of 57-56.

With the victory, Rector improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cougars host Ridgefield Christian (Jonesboro, AR) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 16. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Ridgefield Christian won 51-19 in their recent league challenge against KIPP Blytheville (Blytheville, AR)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Marked Tree Indians (Marked Tree, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 21. Trumann will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.