Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake County nips Ethel
January 5, 2024: Walnut Grove, MS 39189 Leake County Gators (Walnut Grove, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Ethel Tigers (Ethel, MS), 33-26 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Leake County upgrades its record to 4-11 on the season. The Gators travel to Mount Olive (Mount Olive, MS) to play the Pirates in a 1A Region 7 bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 0-9. Mount Olive lost 37-15 in their recent non-league bout against Perry Central (New Augusta, MS)
Next up, the Tigers play the Noxapater Tigers (Noxapater, MS) in a 1A Region 6 bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Ethel will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 42-35 league loss to McAdams (McAdams, MS).