Mississippi High School Basketball - Morton nips Magee
January 26, 2016: Morton, MS 39117 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) and the visiting Magee Trojans (Magee, MS), saw Morton's basketball squad hold off Magee by a tally of 63-62.
With the victory, Morton improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Crystal Springs (Crystal Springs, MS) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region 6 challenge on Friday, January 29. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 14-7. Crystal Springs won 64-43 in their recent league challenge against Raleigh (Raleigh, MS)
Next up, the Trojans play the McLaurin Tigers (Florence, MS) in a 3A Region 6 challenge, on Friday, January 29. Magee will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-20 record after their 66-45 league loss to St. Andrews Episcopal (Ridgeland, MS).