Mississippi High School Basketball - Poplarville trounced by Columbia
January 10, 2025: Columbia, MS 39429 The Poplarville Hornets basketball squad (Poplarville, MS), was crushed 66-31 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Columbia Wildcats (Columbia, MS)
With the victory, Columbia advances its record to 11-8 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Lawrence County (Monticello, MS) to meet the Cougars in a 4A Region 7 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 13-5. Lawrence County won 64-45 in their recent league battle against Forrest County Agricultural (Brooklyn, MS)
The Hornets now own a 0-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pass Christian for a 4A Region 8 battle on Monday, January 13. Poplarville will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 65-49 league win over Greene County (Leakesville, MS). The Pirates record now stands at 11-8.