The 2020 Class 3A state basketball tournament is underway at Tiger Center on the campus of Charleston High School. The tournament began at 1 p.m. today with play in the girls bracket between Hoxie and Little Rock Episcopal. The Lady Mustangs defeated Episcopal 47-32 to advance to Thursday’s second round. Hoxie will play the winner of West Helena Central and Mountain View. That game will be played at 7 p.m.
Boys’ bracket games will begin today at approximately 2:30 p.m. with first round action featuring the Rivercrest Colts and the Jessieville Lions. The winner of this match will advance to the second round on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. to play the winner of Elkins versus Prescott.
The Charleston Lady Tigers will play their first round game on Wednesday at 1 p.m. versus Centerpoint. The winner of this game will advance to the second round on Friday at 1 p.m. to play the winner of the game between Central Arkansas Christian and Walnut Ridge.
Stay with Resident Press for updates throughout the week from the 3A state tournament in Charleston.