Mississippi High School Basketball - Tupelo Christian Prep nips Hatley
December 1, 2016: Amory, MS 38821 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles (Belden, MS) and the host Hatley Tigers (Amory, MS), saw Tupelo Christian Prep's basketball squad hold off Hatley by a count of 44-42.
With the victory, Tupelo Christian Prep upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Biggersville (Corinth, MS) to play the Lions in a 1A Region 1 challenge on Friday, December 2. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Biggersville lost 78-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Ripley (Ripley, MS)
Next up, the Tigers play the Thrasher Rebels (Booneville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 2. Hatley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record.