Mantachie at Ripley — JV boys basketball preview (Dec. 11, 2025)
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Mantachie travels to Ripley on Thursday, Dec. 11, for a junior-varsity matchup at Ripley High. Tip is set for 5 p.m. CT (3 p.m. PST) as the Mantachie Mustangs visit the Ripley Tigers. Both teams enter the contest 0-0.
Quick game details
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. CT
- Location: Ripley (home: Ripley Tigers)
- Visitor: Mantachie Mustangs
- Records: Ripley 0-0, Mantachie 0-0
- SBLive fans: Ripley 8, Mantachie 7 (numbers may change)
- Picks on SBLive: 0 each (picks are for fun — see note below)
Why this matters
Early-season matchups like this are a first look at each program’s depth and young talent. With no recorded last meeting on file, both teams have an opportunity to set the tone for the winter. Keep an eye on guard play and transition defense — JV games often highlight the next wave of varsity contributors.
Streaming and more
- Ripley NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ripley-hs-ripley-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Mantachie NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mantachie-hs-mantachie-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Note: SBLive links above go to each team’s page and the game page; follow those pages for updates, roster changes and final scores.
Get involved
Follow both teams on SBLive to boost their fan counts and stay updated throughout the season. Make your picks on the game page — picks are just for fun and don’t affect any win projections. Numbers like fans and picks can change, so check SBLive for the latest and join the conversation.