Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Thrasher Rebels (Booneville, MS) and the host Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS), saw Thrasher's basketball squad overcome Hickory Flat by a tally of 48-34.

With the victory, Thrasher improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign.

Next up, the Rebels confront the East Union Urchins (Blue Springs, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Hickory Flat will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record.