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.
The Norfork High School girls’ basketball team had a tough night on the road Friday. The Lady Panthers fell to Clinton by a final of 55-49.
The Flippin boys went on the road and won a high-scoring game. The Bobcats were able to squeak by Bay 82-80.
Gainesville’s girls picked up a victory in the consolation bracket of the Scallywag Showdown at Norwood. The Lady Bulldogs defeated RUSH 50-37.
The Dora boys had a rough outing, as they played in the consolation bracket of the Mansfield Invitational Tournament. The Falcons lost to Houston 73-30.
The night wasn’t any better for Dora’s girls, as they were also on the road. The Lady Falcons suffered a 60-43 loss at Cabool.