New Year's Day hoops

Arcadia and Ruston played the rare New Year's day boys basketball game tonight.

Ruston won the game, 68-66, in overtime.

This one was a tough one for Arcadia. The Hornets have lost three times to Ruston this season and twice the losses have come in overtime.

This one came on a night when Arcadia missed 28 free throw attempts.

The good news for Arcaida - the Hornets will soon be in district play and playing Class 1A teams. They should be plenty prepared for January and February basketball.