Mississippi High School Basketball - Philadelphia nipped by Union
December 5, 2011: Union, MS 39365 In Monday's non-league match, the host Union Yellowjackets basketball team scored a tight 61-55 triumph over the Philadelphia Tornadoes.
In their next game, the Yellowjackets face the Clarkdale Bulldogs (Meridian, MS) in a 2A Region 6 match, on Tuesday, December 6. Union will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record.
With the defeat, Philadelphia moves to 0-8 on the year. The Tornadoes travel to Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS) to face the Warriors in a 3A Region 5 match on Friday, December 9. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-3. Choctaw Central lost 63-46 in their recent non-league match against Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS)