Mississippi High School Basketball - Purvis thwarted by Lawrence County
January 21, 2022: Purvis, MS 39475 The Purvis Tornadoes basketball team (Purvis, MS), was toppled 58-43 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS)
The Cougars now possess a 14-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Forrest County Agricultural for a 4A Region 7 battle on Tuesday, January 25. Lawrence County will confront a Aggies team coming off a 66-36 league win over Sumrall (Sumrall, MS). The Aggies record now stands at 5-3.
The Tornadoes (8-13) will now prepare for their battle against Columbia (Columbia, MS). The Wildcats come into the 4A Region 7 battle with a 1-7 record. In their last battle, Columbia was toppled by Lawrence County (Monticello, MS), 51-42, in a league battle.