The Forest Bearcats routed the host Richland Rangers basketball team by a final score of 62-40 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Scott Central Rebels (Forest, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 5. Forest will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 4-1 record after their 40-36 non-league win over West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS).

With the defeat, Richland moves to 6-3 on the year. The Rangers host Pisgah (Sandhill, MS) to face the Dragons in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 5. The Dragons enter the game with a record of 6-4. Pisgah lost 44-41 in their recent non-league game against Lake (Lake, MS)