Arkansas High School Basketball - Newport trounced by Manila
January 14, 2025: Manila, AR 72442 Manila Lions (Manila, AR) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Newport Greyhounds (Newport, AR), 72-47 in a league match.
With the victory, Manila advances its record to 14-5 on the year. The Lions host Walnut Ridge (Walnut Ridge, AR) to face the Bobcats in a 3A Region 3 match on Thursday, January 16. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 4-12. Walnut Ridge lost 48-38 in their recent league match against Rivercrest (Wilson, AR)
The Greyhounds now own a 12-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Des Arc for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14.