The Blue Mountain Cougars tipped the host Hickory Flat Rebels basketball team by a final score of 48-44 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Thrasher Rebels (Booneville, MS) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 12. Blue Mountain will attempt to move on its 24-1 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 12-18 record after their 56-45 non-league loss to Wheeler (Wheeler, MS).

With the defeat, Hickory Flat moves to 15-13 on the year. The Rebels host Wheeler (Wheeler, MS) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, February 12. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 12-15. Wheeler won 56-45 in their recent non-league game against Thrasher (Booneville, MS)