The Hickory Flat Rebels got by the visiting Blue Mountain Cougars basketball squad by a final score of 62-57 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Rebels clash with the Byers Lions (Holly Springs, MS) in a non-league outing, on Monday, February 10. Hickory Flat will attempt to upgrade on its 13-15 season record. The Lions come into the outing with a 9-16 record after their 58-45 non-league loss to Falkner (Falkner, MS).

The Cougars (6-18) will now prepare for their outing against Myrtle (Myrtle, MS). The Hawks come into the non-league outing with a 10-17 record. In their last outing, Myrtle was nipped by Jumpertown (Booneville, MS), 59-34, in a non-league outing.