Arkansas High School Basketball - Melbourne crushes Newport
December 5, 2023: Melbourne, AR 72556 Melbourne Bearkatz (Melbourne, AR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Newport Greyhounds (Newport, AR), 74-53 in a league bout.
With the win, Melbourne upgrades its record to 1-4 on the season. The Bearkatz host Calico Rock (Calico Rock, AR) to clash with the Pirates in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 6. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 1-14. Calico Rock lost 68-47 in their recent league bout against Viola (Viola, AR)
Next up, the Greyhounds clash with the Valley View Blazers (Jonesboro, AR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Newport will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.