Arkansas High School Basketball - Clinton knocked off by Newport
January 14, 2011: Newport, AR 72112 In Friday's league match, the host Newport Greyhounds basketball team scored a good 54-38 victory over the Clinton Yellowjackets.
With the victory, Newport improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Greyhounds host Lonoke (Lonoke, AR) to play the Jackrabbits in a 4A Region 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 18. The Jackrabbits come into the challenge with a record of 1-8. Lonoke lost 51-45 in their recent league challenge against Heber Springs (Heber Springs, AR)
Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Heber Springs Panthers (Heber Springs, AR) in a 4A Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 18. Clinton will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 51-45 league win over Lonoke (Lonoke, AR).