Arkansas High School Basketball - Walnut Ridge can't hold off Manila
December 9, 2025: Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 Manila Lions (Manila, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Walnut Ridge Bobcats (Walnut Ridge, AR), 69-63 in a league match.
With the victory, Manila advances its record to 3-7 on the year. The Lions host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, AR) to face the Hornets in a 3A Region 3 match on Friday, December 12. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 3-2. Harrisburg lost 56-24 in their recent league match against Newport (Newport, AR)
The Bobcats now have a 2-3 record. They play next when they travel to Hoxie for a 3A Region 3 contest on Friday, December 12. Walnut Ridge will battle a Mustangs team coming off a 76-37 league loss to Rivercrest (Wilson, AR). The Mustangs record now stands at 0-5.