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Kinta vs. Panola hoops, McCurtain at LeFlore

Tonight, Kinta basketball gets a breather ahead of a tough trio of games. Meanwhile, McCurtain plays its last game before a three-week break. Here's a look at the hoops matchups.

Kinta vs. Panola

Girls: Eagles (1-1) vs. Bearcats (1-2) 6:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Kinta 37, Panola 23 (Jan. 30, 2017)

Notes: Kinta has won nine games against Panola through the past four seasons. Kinta coach Jim Jenson attributed his team's poor shooting in the 61-22 loss to Red Oak on Tuesday to lack of practice time in the gym amid renovations.

Boys: Eagles (1-1) vs. Bearcates (0-3) 8 p.m.

Last meeting: Kinta 71, Panola 36 (Jan. 30, 2017)

Notes: Kinta has won seven straight games against Panola. Kinta freshman Thomas Fobber has scored 25 points in his first two games.

McCurtain at LeFlore

Girls: Bulldogs (1-2) at Savages (2-0) 6:30 p.m.

Last meeting: LeFlore 68, McCurtain 58 (Dec. 1, 2016)

Boys: Bulldogs (1-2) at Savages (0-2) 8 p.m.

Last meeting: LeFlore 66, McCurtain 35 (Dec. 1, 2016)

Notes: McCurtain's Trenton Orr has scored 66 points in the first three games. In the midst of a rebuilding year following its Class B state championship appearance, LeFlore lost its first two games by double digits.

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