Mississippi High School Basketball - Laurel Christian holds off Sylva Bay Academy
January 13, 2022: Laurel, MS 39440 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Laurel Christian Lions (Laurel, MS) and the visiting Sylva Bay Academy Saints (Bay Springs, MS), saw Laurel Christian's basketball squad hold off Sylva Bay Academy by a tally of 45-41.
With the victory, Laurel Christian improves its record to 10-12 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) to confront the Lions in a MAIS 4A District 4 challenge on Thursday, January 20. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 13-5. Lamar Christian won 60-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Sumrall (Sumrall, MS)
Next up, the Saints confront the Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS) in a MAIS 3A District 2 challenge, on Friday, January 14. Sylva Bay Academy will attempt to improve on its 6-12 season record.