In Friday's non-league match, the host Manila Lions basketball team scored a good 74-58 triumph over the Trumann Wildcats.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Brinkley Tigers (Brinkley, AR) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Manila will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 80-54 league win over Augusta (Augusta, AR).

With the defeat, Trumann moves to 1-7 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Rivercrest (Wilson, AR) to meet the Colts in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Colts enter the match with a record of 3-0. Rivercrest won 54-45 in their recent non-league match against Central (West Helena, AR)