Mississippi High School Basketball - Tylertown tipped by Jefferson County
January 2, 2009: Fayette, MS 39069 In Friday's league match, the host Jefferson County Tigers basketball team scored a tight 66-63 triumph over the Tylertown Chiefs.
In their next game, the Tigers confront the Amite County Trojans (Liberty, MS) in a 3A Region 7 match, on Tuesday, January 6. Jefferson County will attempt to move on its 1-5 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 2-6 record after their 98-45 non-league loss to Ridgeland (Ridgeland, MS).
With the defeat, Tylertown moves to 3-9 on the year. The Chiefs host South Pike (Magnolia, MS) to confront the Eagles in a 3A Region 7 match on Tuesday, January 6. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 4-13. South Pike lost 68-55 in their recent league match against North Pike (Summit, MS)