Rector vs. Pocahontas — Kell Classic preview (Jan. 3)

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Rector Cougars host the Pocahontas Redskins at the Kell Classic on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Tipoff is listed at 12 p.m. Pacific, which is 2 p.m. Central local time. The game will be played as part of the Kell Classic tournament; full game info is on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/6053019-rector-vs-pocahontas

Quick facts

• When: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 — 2 p.m. Central

• Where: Kell Classic (tournament site)

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/6053019-rector-vs-pocahontas

• Teams: Rector Cougars — https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/159521-rector-cougars

and Pocahontas Redskins — https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/159332-pocahontas-redskins

Why this one matters

This is a winter-tournament matchup that gives both teams a chance to sharpen lines and build momentum. The squads last met on Dec. 28, 2021, at Berryville High School, where Rector defeated Pocahontas 51-30 (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/1651098-rector-vs-pocahontas). With holiday tournaments like the Kell Classic, coaching adjustments and bench depth often decide late-game scenarios — something to watch here.

Streaming and tickets

• Rector’s NFHS Network page is listed and may carry live streams for Rector games: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rector-high-school-rector-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No ticketing links were provided. Check the Kell Classic host site or the SBLive game page above for any last-minute updates.

Follow-up schedule

• Rector’s next game after the Kell Classic is at Buffalo Island Central on Jan. 5: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5573855-rector-vs-buffalo-island-central

• Pocahontas returns home to face Batesville on Jan. 6: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5580938-batesville-vs-pocahontas

Fans: get involved

Follow each team on SBLive to boost their fan counts and stay updated on live stats and coverage — Rector (55 fans) and Pocahontas (28 fans) currently show on their team pages. Make picks on the game for fun and to show support; picks are fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections. Those numbers can change, so follow the teams you want to see rise and make your pick at the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/6053019-rector-vs-pocahontas

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, box scores and highlights from the Kell Classic.