I went to an exciting game the other night in which the Arkansas Baptist Eagles had a 6 point lead in the closing moments against Episcopal and lost but overall the eagles did show improvement and both the girls and boys advanced to play in the regionals.
Varsity Boys, Girls Basketball Teams Advance in Regional Tournament
February 24, 2012
The Arkansas Baptist boys defeated Brinkley Thursday night, February 23rd by a score of 48 to 39. The win moves the Eagles into the Region 2-3A semi final against Episcopal. The win also qualifies the team for next week’s State Tournament in Fordyce. AB led 29 to 21 at the half, but Brinkley closed to within 2 after three quarters. Brinkley came back after AB overpowered them and came with in 2 with about four minutes to play. Dakota Newkirk led the Eagles with 24 points. Mitch Thompson added 10; Ryan Perkins scored 5; Alex Becker had 3 and Ben Gipson, Drake Newkirk and Andrew France each added 2 points.
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