The Forrest City Mustangs topped the visiting Highland Rebels basketball team by a final score of 62-48 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Magnolia Panthers (Magnolia, AR) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 28. Forrest City will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 5-0 record after their 54-53 non-league win over El Dorado (El Dorado, AR).

With the defeat, Highland moves to 6-6 on the year. The Rebels host Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 27. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 7-5. Nettleton lost 67-53 in their recent non-league game against Mountain Home (Mountain Home, AR)