The Norfork Panthers ran past the visiting Rural Special Rebels basketball team by a final score of 56-44 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR) in a 1A Region 2 game, on Friday, December 8. Norfork will attempt to move on its 5-11 season record. The Blue Devils enter the game with a 5-4 record after their 85-52 league win over Norfork (Norfork, AR).

With the defeat, Rural Special moves to 3-10 on the year. The Rebels host Viola (Viola, AR) to face the Longhorns in a 1A Region 2 game on Friday, December 8. The Longhorns enter the game with a record of 8-8. Viola won 68-47 in their recent league game against Calico Rock (Calico Rock, AR)