Monday’s basketball results included five more area teams earning the right to play for a state championship.
Norfork’s girls punched their ticket to Hot Springs after winning in the semifinals of the Class 1A State Tournament at West Side High School in Greers Ferry. The Lady Panthers were able to beat the host Lady Eagles 54-48.
Rural Special will be Norfork’s opponent Thursday at Bank OZK Arena after eliminating another area team. Viola was edged out by the Lady Rebels 56-53.
Viola fared better on the boys’ side knocking off the defending state champions. The Longhorns defeated Nevada by a final of 66-62.