Mississippi High School Basketball - West Harrison tops Long Beach
January 19, 2024: Gulfport, MS 39503 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the West Harrison Hurricanes (Gulfport, MS) and the visiting Long Beach Bearcats (Long Beach, MS), saw West Harrison's basketball squad knock off Long Beach by a tally of 49-31.
With the victory, West Harrison improves its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Hurricanes travel to George County (Lucedale, MS) to play the Rebels in a 6A Region 4 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 6-13. George County won 81-34 in their recent league challenge against Pascagoula (Pascagoula, MS)
Next up, the Bearcats play the Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS) in a 6A Region 4 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Long Beach will attempt to improve on its 4-19 season record. The Maroon Tide come into the challenge with a 18-6 record after their 56-51 league win over Hancock (Kiln, MS).