Meridian @ Oak Grove

Mississippi High School Basketball - Oak Grove nips Meridian

(January 13, 2012: Hattiesburg, MS 39402) Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Oak Grove Warriors (Hattiesburg, MS) and the visiting Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS), saw Oak Grove's basketball squad hold off Meridian by a score of 48-46.

With the victory, Oak Grove improves its record to 8-13 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS) to battle the Tigers in a 6A Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 14-5. Hattiesburg won 53-43 in their recent league challenge against Petal (Petal, MS)

Next up, the Wildcats battle the Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) in a 6A Region 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Meridian will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 53-43 league loss to Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS).