The Rector Cougars topped the host Earle Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 47-36 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR) in a 2A Region 3 game, on Tuesday, December 6. Rector will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a 0-3 record after their 69-22 league loss to Earle (Earle, AR).

With the defeat, Earle moves to 2-2 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Cross County (Cherry Valley, AR) to face the Thunderbirds in a 2A Region 3 game on Thursday, December 1. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a record of 0-2. Cross County lost 71-21 in their recent league game against East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR)