The Rector Cougars routed the visiting Holcomb Hornets basketball team by a final score of 67-45 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 19. Rector will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 66-59 non-league win over Marmaduke (Marmaduke, AR).

With the defeat, Holcomb moves to 2-4 on the year. The Hornets host North Pemiscot (Wardell, MO) to face the Mustangs in a Tri-County - Southeast game on Tuesday, December 19. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 0-7. North Pemiscot lost 73-17 in their recent league game against Clarkton (Clarkton, MO)