Mississippi High School Basketball - Mendenhall fells Forest
January 12, 2024: Forest, MS 39074 Mendenhall Tigers (Mendenhall, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS), 48-30 in a league bout.
With the win, Mendenhall upgrades its record to 16-3 on the season. The Tigers host Newton (Newton, MS) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-6. Newton won 71-29 in their recent league bout against Clarkdale (Meridian, MS)
Next up, the Bearcats clash with the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) in a 4A Region 5 bout, on Saturday, January 13. Forest will attempt to upgrade on its 9-10 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 58-44 league win over Northeast Jones (Laurel, MS).