Mississippi High School Basketball - Smithville holds off Tupelo Christian Prep
January 30, 2017: Smithville, MS 38870 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Smithville Seminoles (Smithville, MS) and the visiting Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles (Belden, MS), saw Smithville's basketball squad hold off Tupelo Christian Prep by a tally of 48-46.
With the victory, Smithville improves its record to 8-12 on the campaign. The Seminoles travel to North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 7-10. North Pontotoc won 51-47 in their recent league challenge against South Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Thrasher Rebels (Booneville, MS) in a 1A Region 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Tupelo Christian Prep will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 5-15 record after their 94-58 league loss to Biggersville (Corinth, MS).