Mississippi High School Basketball - Picayune nudges George County
January 9, 2024: Lucedale, MS 39452 Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host George County Rebels (Lucedale, MS), 50-47 in a league bout.
With the win, Picayune upgrades its record to 9-13 on the season. The Maroon Tide travel to Pascagoula (Pascagoula, MS) to clash with the Panthers in a 6A Region 4 bout on Friday, January 12. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 7-7. Pascagoula won 39-33 in their recent league bout against West Harrison (Gulfport, MS)
Next up, the Rebels clash with the Long Beach Bearcats (Long Beach, MS) in a 6A Region 4 bout, on Friday, January 12. George County will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Bearcats go into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 54-24 league loss to Hancock (Kiln, MS).