1A District Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Matchups Set

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The opening round of the 1A District boys and girls basketball tournaments has been completed, with the matchups for the next round now set. In the boys bracket, Timbo defeated Shirley and will face top-seed Calico Rock, while Concord advances to play 2-seed Rural Special. On the girls side, Rural Special knocked off Calico Rock and will take on top-seed West Side, while Viola defeated Concord and will face 2-seed Norfork.

Why it matters

The 1A District tournament is a crucial event for small schools in Arkansas, determining which teams will advance to the state tournament and compete for a championship. These matchups will have major implications for the teams' seasons and their chances of winning a district title.

The details

In the 1A District boys tournament, Timbo defeated Shirley and will face top-seed Calico Rock on Tuesday at 5:20. Viola fell to host Concord, but Concord advances to face 2-seed Rural Special today at 8. On the girls side, Calico Rock fell to Rural Special, and Rural Special will take on top-seed West Side today at 4. Viola defeated Concord and will face 2-seed Norfork today at 6:40.

• The 1A District boys and girls basketball tournaments are currently underway.
• The boys' matchup between Timbo and Calico Rock is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:20.
• The boys' game between Concord and Rural Special is set for today at 8.
• The girls' game between Rural Special and West Side is scheduled for today at 4.
• The girls' game between Viola and Norfork is set for today at 6:40.

What’s next

The winners of the boys' and girls' games today and tomorrow will advance to the district championship games, which will determine the teams that move on to the state tournament.