Mississippi High School Basketball - Mantachie nipped by Walnut
January 19, 2010: Walnut, MS 38683 The Walnut Wildcats tipped the visiting Mantachie Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 72-67 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Wildcats face the Biggersville Lions (Corinth, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 22. Walnut will attempt to move on its 1-9 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 8-3 record after their 54-46 league win over Pine Grove (Ripley, MS).
With the defeat, Mantachie moves to 10-10 on the season. The Mustangs host Hickory Flat (Hickory Flat, MS) to clash with the Rebels in a 2A Region 1 test on Friday, January 22. The Rebels go into the test with a record of 6-4.