January 26, 2011 Edition

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Walnut Ridge's Payton Poole moves the ball down the floor during the Bobcats' homecoming game on Friday night. Rector won the game 66-57.
Submitted Photo ~ Ashley George

Bobcats drop game to Rector

A second-half rally propelled the Rector Cougars to a 66-57 victory over Walnut Ridge in front of a homecoming crowd at Walnut Ridge's Sharum Gymnasium Friday night.

The Bobcats held a 30-20 halftime advantage before the Cougars rang up 28 points in the third quarter to take a 48-47 lead. Rector continued their strong play in the final period, outscoring the Cats 18-10 to take the win.

Range Weeks led Walnut Ridge with 16 points. Payton Poole and Chris Dickson each added 13 points.
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County tourney begins Saturday

Walnut Ridge's Sharum Gymnasium will be the site of the 2011 Lawrence County Basketball Tournament, which begins on Saturday. The tournament will run through Feb. 5, with games scheduled for each night, except Wednesday. Matchups and times are as follows:
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BR teams fall to Bay

The Bay Yellowjackets used a big third quarter to hand the Black Rock senior boys a 73-52 loss for their first setback in 1A-3 East conference play Friday night at Bay.
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S-H teams fall to ICC

Sloan-Hendrix hosted Izard County Consolidated in high school basketball action on Jan. 18. The visiting Cougars swept three contests from the Greyhounds.
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Hoxie girls defeat BR

Hoxie's Lady Mustangs traveled to Black Rock on Jan. 17 and defeated the Lady Zebras 55-43 in senior high girls basketball action.
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Lady Cats sweep RC

Walnut Ridge's Lady Bobcats posted a 38-28 victory over Ridgefield Christian in senior girls basketball Jan. 17 at Walnut Ridge.
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