Mississippi High School Basketball - Pearl River Central trounced by West Jones
January 9, 2024: Carriere, MS 39426 In Tuesday's league match, the visiting West Jones Mustangs basketball team scored a decisive 49-22 triumph over the Pearl River Central Blue Devils.
In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Forest Hill Patriots (Jackson, MS) in a 6A Region 3 match, on Friday, January 12. West Jones will attempt to move on its 16-3 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 9-11 record after their 63-43 league win over Jim Hill (Jackson, MS).
With the defeat, Pearl River Central moves to 5-11 on the year. The Blue devils host Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS) to meet the Tigers in a 6A Region 3 match on Friday, January 12. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 13-6. Hattiesburg lost 41-37 in their recent league match against Terry (Terry, MS)