Arkansas High School Basketball - East Poinsett County can't hold off Osceola
January 18, 2025: Lepanto, AR 72354 Osceola Seminoles (Osceola, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host East Poinsett County Warriors (Lepanto, AR), 50-49 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Osceola upgrades its record to 12-6 on the year. The Seminoles host Newport (Newport, AR) to face the Greyhounds in a 3A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 21. The Greyhounds enter the match with a record of 18-4. Newport won 78-55 in their recent league match against Harrisburg (Harrisburg, AR)
The Warriors now sport a 12-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rector for a 2A Region 3 match on Monday, January 20. East Poinsett County will face a Cougars squad coming off a 71-38 league loss to Riverside (Lake City, AR). The Cougars record now stands at 12-8.