Mississippi High School Basketball - Philadelphia topped by Forest
February 2, 2016: Philadelphia, MS 39350 The Forest Bearcats basketball team scored 54 points and restricted the host Philadelphia Tornadoes to 44 in the Bearcats league victory on Tuesday.
The Bearcats now sport a 17-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Choctaw County for a 3A Region 5 contest on Friday, February 5. Forest will battle a Chargers team coming off a 66-65 league win over Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS). The Chargers record now stands at 16-4.
The Tornadoes (13-12) will now prepare for their contest against Southeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS). The Tigers come into the 3A Region 5 contest with a 8-13 record.