Mississippi High School Basketball - George County thwarted by Picayune
January 26, 2024: Picayune, MS 39466 The George County Rebels basketball team (Lucedale, MS), dropped 57-40 in Friday's league battle with the host Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS)
The Maroon Tide now possess a 11-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pascagoula for a 6A Region 4 battle on Tuesday, January 30. Picayune will confront a Panthers team coming off a 43-36 league win over West Harrison (Gulfport, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 11-9.
The Rebels (8-17) will now prepare for their battle against Long Beach (Long Beach, MS). The Bearcats come into the 6A Region 4 battle with a 8-14 record. In their last battle, Long Beach dropped by Hancock (Kiln, MS), 59-23, in a league battle.