As the Arkansas high school basketball season progresses, the Osceola (24-25) and Hoxie (24-25) varsity teams will face off in a crucial conference game today at 7 p.m. at Hoxie. Both teams have had a tough season, with Osceola holding a 1-7 overall record and Hoxie trailing slightly behind at 1-9.

Current Standings & Records

• Osceola: The team has a win percentage of .125 with a conference record of 0-3. Osceola has struggled to find consistency both at home (0-1) and on the road (1-6). The team has scored 336 points and allowed 431 points over the season.
• Hoxie: With a win percentage of .100, Hoxie also has a 0-3 record in conference play. The team’s overall record of 1-9 includes a challenging 1-6 road record and a 0-2 home performance. Hoxie has scored 259 points and allowed 593, marking a rough season.

Team Scoring Averages

• Osceola: The team’s average scoring across the game periods is difficult to assess, as they have only posted a total of 42.0 points per game.
• Hoxie: On the other hand, Hoxie has been more consistent, averaging 8.0 points in the first quarter, 9.0 in the second, 4.0 in the third, and 6.0 in the final quarter, ending with a total of 25.9 points per game.

Head-to-Head Matchup

• Today’s Game: The first meeting between these two teams will take place today at 7 p.m. at Hoxie. Both teams will be looking to pick up a much-needed conference win to build momentum moving forward.
• Upcoming Game: The teams will meet again in a few weeks on Thursday, January 30, at 7 p.m. at Osceola.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, but the results have not been favorable for either side. The records against common opponents show that Osceola has posted a 1-3 record, while Hoxie has a 0-5 record.

Key matchups between the teams and their common opponents include:

• Osceola vs. Gosnell: Osceola lost to Gosnell on 11/4/24, while Hoxie also faced Gosnell and lost 66-40 on 11/21/24.
• Osceola vs. Armorel: Osceola won 71-32 on 11/14/24, but Hoxie lost to Armorel 54-26 on 11/19/24.
• Osceola vs. Newport: Osceola was defeated 54-31 by Newport on 12/13/24, while Hoxie faced Newport on 1/9/25.

The teams will have additional opportunities to face these common opponents as the season progresses, including matchups against teams like Walnut Ridge, Harrisburg, and Rivercrest.

Looking Ahead

With both teams struggling in their respective conference schedules, today’s game will be crucial for morale and positioning within the conference standings. Fans of Osceola and Hoxie alike are hopeful that their teams can break out of their current slumps and turn things around as the season continues.

As both teams will meet again in January, they will each look to build on their performance today and secure a much-needed win to kick-start a potential late-season rally.