Manila advanced to the semifinals of the 3A-3 Junior District Tournament, posting a 45-39 victory over Rivercrest Saturday at Piggott.
Jake Baltimore scored 13 points to lead Manila while Brayden Nunnally tallied 10. Dax Davison had eight, Drew Dogan netted seven, Costner Smith posted five while Tyler Perez added two points.
The Lions will face Trumann Wednesday night.
Walnut Ridge squeezed past Manila 44-41 in the first round of the 3A-3 Junior Girls District Tournament Saturday afternoon at Piggott. The Lady Lions finish the season with a 15-7 mark. Madison Hitchcock pumped in 17 points to pace Manila while Olivia May hit double digits, scoring 13. Macy Darby and Sadie McDonald pitched in four points apiece, Kara Watts contributed two while Dianna Adams added one point.