The Manila Lions ran past the host Riverside Rebels basketball team by a final score of 72-59 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Corning Bobcats (Corning, AR) in a 3A Region 3 game, on Friday, January 5. Manila will attempt to move on its 8-11 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 10-5 record after their 66-40 non-league win over Ridgefield Christian (Jonesboro, AR).

With the defeat, Riverside moves to 18-5 on the year. The Rebels travel to Buffalo Island Central (Monette, AR) to face the Mustangs in a 2A Region 3 game on Friday, January 5. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 15-7. Buffalo Island Central won 71-38 in their recent non-league game against Harding Academy (Searcy, AR)