In Thursday's league match, the host Riverside Rebels basketball team scored a decisive 63-39 triumph over the Rector Cougars.

In their next game, the Rebels meet the Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR) in a 2A Region 3 match, on Monday, December 12. Riverside will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a 0-5 record after their 65-30 league loss to Bay (Bay, AR).

With the defeat, Rector moves to 6-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Batesville (Batesville, AR) to meet the Pioneers in a non-league match on Friday, December 9. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 3-5. Batesville won 49-46 in their recent non-league match against Jonesboro (Jonesboro, AR)