Alabama High School Basketball - Murphy holds off McGill-Toolen
January 29, 2013: Mobile, AL 36693 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Murphy Panthers (Mobile, AL) and the visiting McGill-Toolen Yellowjackets (Mobile, AL), saw Murphy's basketball squad hold off McGill-Toolen by a tally of 56-49.
With the victory, Murphy improves its record to 21-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Vigor (Prichard, AL) to confront the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 1. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 7-15. Vigor won 81-71 in their recent non-league challenge against Montgomery (Semmes, AL)
Next up, the Yellowjackets confront the Baker Hornets (Mobile, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 31. McGill-Toolen will attempt to improve on its 18-6 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 15-12 record after their 57-40 league win over Davidson (Mobile, AL).