Manila Lions earn State Runner-Up title

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Photos by Ron Kemp and Larry Towell

The Manila Lions earned the title of 2010 State Runner-Up. They battled Earle in the state finals on March 11 at Summit Arena in Hot Springs.

Manila Lions and their State Runner-up trophy are, from left: Front -- Dillon Burrow, Zack Reinhart, Garrett Baker, Zack Day. Back -- Dustin Sirmon, Tracey Wade Reinhart, Jared Burks, Blake Miller, Blake Carr, Dylan Bogle, Garrett Scott, Kam Ashabranner, Taylor Morgan, Levi Wallace, J.J. Helton, Blake Wheeler.
Blake Wheeler during pre-game introductions.
Coach Bill Taylor gives instructions to his Lions prior to title game.
Blake Wheeler with the ball against the Bulldogs.

Levi Wallace (25), Kam Ashabranner (15) in the open court.
Kam Ashabranner on the move against Earle's Robert Marshall.
The "O" and the "N" of the LIONS.
Coach Bill Taylor and Kam Ashabranner in press conference following game.
Manila cheerleaders show their support.
Coach Bill Taylor guided team to 29-7 record.
Manila fans were out in full force at Hot Springs.
Garrett Scott gets set to rebound against Earle Bulldogs.
J.J. Helton passes to a teammate.
Levi Wallace at the free throw line.
Young fans love their Lions.
The Bulldogs Michael Wilson looks for a way out as Garrett Scott and Levi Wallace double up on defense.
The Lions Kam Ashabranner gets fouled on his way to the basket early in the third quarter.
Blake Wheeler sinks the three for Manila, bringing them back to within four points of the Earle Bulldogs.
Manila's Levi Wallace shoots against Bulldog defender Michael Wilson.
Levi Wallace goes up against the Bulldogs Michael Perkins and comes out on top for a Lions offensive rebound.