Arkansas High School Basketball - Nettleton nips Wynne
February 6, 2009: Jonesboro, AR 72401 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) and the visiting Wynne Yellowjackets (Wynne, AR), saw Nettleton's basketball squad hold off Wynne by a score of 33-31.
With the victory, Nettleton improves its record to 18-5 on the campaign. The Raiders host Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR) to battle the Golden Eagles in a 5A East challenge on Tuesday, February 10. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-4. Greene County Tech won 60-32 in their recent league challenge against Forrest City (Forrest City, AR)
Next up, the Yellowjackets battle the Forrest City Mustangs (Forrest City, AR) in a 5A East challenge, on Tuesday, February 10. Wynne will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 60-32 league loss to Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR).